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WK03 KXA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 156,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 156,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

o/s/f lower radiator support corroded

o/s/r lower inner sill corroded

rear boot floor area corroded

rear brake back plated corroded

rear diff oil weep

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to bulk head / steering column opening

front o2 sensor wire rubbing bulkhead

fuel tank heat shields corroded

n/s/f caliper touching track rod end bolt

rear subframe bolt ( large ) washers corroded

steering rack bush's slight wear / movement

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 May 2020 149,483 miles

*4th digit incorrect on chassis number * 8 not a B DVSA INFORMED

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

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

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

both front headlamp lenses deteriated

front 02 sensor touching against body

front bumper cracked

front number plate cracked

long travel on footbrake

rear suspension subframe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 149,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (1hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (2holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

*4th digit incorrect on chassis number * 8 not a B DVSA INFORMED

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

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

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

both front headlamp lenses deteriated

both headlamp lenses corroded

front 02 sensor touching against body

front bumper cracked

front number plate cracked

long travel on footbrake

rear suspension subframe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 144,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 144,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 87,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,381 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 42,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,992 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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WK03 KXA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK03 KXA, 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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WK03 KXA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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