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RK03 UEY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,414 mi
Last recorded113,414 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,369 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn/ Outer Edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 99,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,879 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,404 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,705 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2009 64,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 62,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 57,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UEY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

RK03 UEY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is RK03 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 UEY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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