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AY03 POJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,667 mi
Last recorded112,667 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 POJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 112,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,813 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,174 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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AY03 POJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY03 POJ, 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 AY03 POJ registered?

AY03 POJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AY03 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 POJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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