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FD03 MFA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 90,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,857 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 87,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 84,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,304 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,544 miles

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

minor corrosion to outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,019 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,018 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,884 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,884 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 17 Jul 2012 47,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,390 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

disc pads not visible

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 14,936 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PADS ARE WORN APPROX. 50%

N/S/R TYRE HAS 2mm OF TREAD REMAINING. (LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6mm)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE.

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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FD03 MFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD03 MFA, 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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FD03 MFA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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