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RKZ 227

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,769 mi
Last recorded176,769 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 227
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,769 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 170,085 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 167,475 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 167,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 158,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 158,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 152,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,578 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 11 Aug 2014 137,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,641 miles

Rear number plate slightly de laminated.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,110 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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RKZ 227 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 90.5%.

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 RKZ 227, 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 RKZ 227 registered?

RKZ 227 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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