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EX03 FTP

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 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

RegistrationEX03 FTP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,434 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential bit oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel a bit high

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,718 miles

High handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 39,165 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 39,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,725 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lense discoloured

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 34,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 34,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 29,806 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 28,546 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front rim slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2016 27,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,511 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers juddering/smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2013 24,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,023 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 23,023 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,609 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 19 Feb 2007 13,424 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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EX03 FTP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX03 FTP, 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 EX03 FTP registered?

EX03 FTP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 FTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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