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RK03 XUW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp lense broken

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,941 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged lens

Fail 4 Jul 2021 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged lens

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 116,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,432 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)

Oil leak ()

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,242 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,391 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,825 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 14 Jan 2009 18,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,860 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 XUW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XUW, 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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RK03 XUW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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