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RK03 UEG

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,964 mi
Last recorded104,964 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 UEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,964 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear has a cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cords but less than 25mm

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light cracks in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cords but less than 25mm

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 75,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,279 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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RK03 UEG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK03 UEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK03 UEG registered?

RK03 UEG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is RK03 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 UEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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