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AU03 TYT

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 97,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 88,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,161 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 83,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,598 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

rear brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,408 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,152 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,897 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,375 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHY CUT IN SIDE WALL

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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AU03 TYT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 TYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU03 TYT registered?

AU03 TYT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 TYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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