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OE03 FOV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,591 mi
Last recorded58,591 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 58,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 54,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,391 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,081 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,877 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,846 miles

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Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,207 miles

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Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,610 miles

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Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,460 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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OE03 FOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OE03 FOV, 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 OE03 FOV registered?

OE03 FOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is OE03 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 FOV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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