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RN03 KUJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,690 mi
Last recorded169,690 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 KUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,068 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,488 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 167,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 166,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 164,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 158,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 150,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 136,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,044 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,157 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,409 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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RN03 KUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN03 KUJ, 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 RN03 KUJ registered?

RN03 KUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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