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FN03 SZP

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 SZP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 90,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 90,275 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 86,928 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,024 miles

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrod

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,327 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,185 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exsposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

offside front tyre cut inner side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 29,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,566 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 SZP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FN03 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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