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CA03 FSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Product covering sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Product covering sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 132,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,675 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bushes deteriorated /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side has light corrosion all over

Pass 14 Jun 2023 120,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,661 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 118,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,678 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 107,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,421 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,339 miles

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

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

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 9 Jun 2012 73,339 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,018 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,065 miles

Both Front Tyres Bald On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,164 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2007 37,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,170 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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CA03 FSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA03 FSJ, 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 CA03 FSJ registered?

CA03 FSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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