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L3 RCG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,530 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,695 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 95,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,788 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear cuts in rear tyres but not down to cord/wire/carcus

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,756 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres inner tread starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 89,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning RHR fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs in poor condition and have heat spots. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres inner tread starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 87,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,737 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 32,924 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,177 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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L3 RCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 RCG, 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 L3 RCG registered?

L3 RCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is L3 RCG safe to buy?

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