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FD03 MFZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 154,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 153,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,318 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 123,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 120,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,016 miles

both headlamps tarnshing

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes perishing

small chips and scratches to screen

smoke from tail pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps tarnshing

offside and nearside front lower rear suspension arm inner bushes perishing

small chips and scratches to screen

smoke from tail pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,794 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,321 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,136 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,074 miles

clutch high

Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,074 miles

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

clutch high

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,960 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,960 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,742 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,606 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,860 miles

front pads worn

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,246 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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FD03 MFZ 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 77.8%.

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 FD03 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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