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FC03 LKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,495 mi
Last recorded152,495 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 152,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 147,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 147,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reserve travel handbrake

Fail 4 Jul 2024 143,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reserve travel handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2023 135,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,441 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 122,398 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2021 122,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2020 115,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 111,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,560 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 104,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 74,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,798 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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FC03 LKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FC03 LKV, 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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FC03 LKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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