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SB53 KVK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, crankshaft gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, crankshaft gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,109 miles

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

wheel allignment needs ajusted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,705 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 84,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,853 miles

play evident at nearside front bottom ball joint pass/advise attention

slight smear at wipers

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,628 miles

Approx 30kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Both front tyres wearing quicker on inner edges.

Front brake pad shims missing.

Section of offside rear caliper is broken away around the securing pin. At time of testing, the pin was still secure.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,627 miles

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

Approx 30kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Both front tyres wearing quicker on inner edges.

Brake fluid resevoir over filled.

Front brake pad shims missing.

Offside front wiper smearing.

Section of offside rear caliper is broken away around the securing pin. At time of testing, the pin was still secure.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,609 miles

alloy wheels slightly buckled

slight signs of grease escaping at front bottom ball joints..monitor only

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,358 miles

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

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

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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SB53 KVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB53 KVK, 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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SB53 KVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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