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CU03 POV

2003 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 POV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,815 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 76,505 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 76,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 73,969 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 71,544 miles

Rear seatbelt not tested child seat in place

Fail 2 Sep 2017 71,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear seatbelt not tested child seat in place

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,283 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,875 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 60,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 55,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,778 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,382 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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CU03 POV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in White 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 CU03 POV, 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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CU03 POV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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