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FN03 OMG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,418 mi
Last recorded140,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OMG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 140,418 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill/inner bumper. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 128,517 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 115,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 103,329 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,206 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated(cracking)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,100 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,382 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,016 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,237 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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FN03 OMG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FN03 OMG, 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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FN03 OMG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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