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WV53 KVK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,196 mi
Last recorded160,196 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 160,196 miles

rear seats been removed

Pass 29 Oct 2021 145,633 miles

rear seat removed during mot

Fail 29 Oct 2021 145,633 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear seat removed during mot

Pass 26 Jun 2020 138,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,565 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,358 miles

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

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

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

rear suspention corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,338 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 60,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,340 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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WV53 KVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WV53 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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What year was WV53 KVK registered?

WV53 KVK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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