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FG03 OOY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,200 miles

general underbody corrosion

most suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 71,198 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering malfunctioning steering very jerky not smooth operation (2.1.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

most suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front washer poor

general underbody corrosion

various/most suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2024 70,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front washer poor

general underbody corrosion

various/most suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2023 69,205 miles

general underbody corrosion

various/most suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on outer sidewall advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various / most suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,215 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip lower o/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 65,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip lower o/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 65,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,102 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 54,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,500 miles

Front & rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,497 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FG03 OOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FG03 OOY, 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 FG03 OOY registered?

FG03 OOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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