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PY03 FXM

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 FXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,763 miles

Nearside front and rear sill damaged

Offside front and rear sill damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2025 122,492 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to sill (crushed)

Pass 22 Feb 2024 118,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 112,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 108,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,681 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,910 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,710 miles

unable to check n/s/r outer seat belt due to child seat

Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

unable to check n/s/r outer seat belt due to child seat

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,130 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,957 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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PY03 FXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PY03 FXM, 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 PY03 FXM registered?

PY03 FXM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is PY03 FXM safe to buy?

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