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PA03 CMK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

110,422 mi
Last recorded110,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 CMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,422 miles

Nearside Front perished tyre not excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,422 miles

Nearside Front perished tyre not excessive

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe From Power Steering Pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 106,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,685 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

engine and body undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,459 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop.

bonnet release cable loose

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,876 miles

Offside Front fog light inop.

bonnet release cable loose

Fail 7 Jan 2020 104,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop.

bonnet release cable loose

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 99,484 miles

Offside front brake binding Unable to fully test wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding Unable to fully test wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lever inoperative, cable hanging from lever.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,011 miles

tested under wet conditions

Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tested under wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2015 95,926 miles

slight binding in nearside front brake

Fail 3 Jan 2015 95,820 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads wearing low

tested under wet conditions

Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,449 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 88,626 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,698 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,439 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 60,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,452 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,382 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PA03 CMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PA03 CMK, 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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PA03 CMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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