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YM03 KRN

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,034 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,032 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,682 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,682 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 29,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,893 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,072 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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YM03 KRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM03 KRN, 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 YM03 KRN registered?

YM03 KRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is YM03 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 KRN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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