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PY03 FYE

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,475 mi
Last recorded130,475 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 FYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,475 miles

Coil spring corroded Front To Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 130,475 miles

Coil spring corroded Front To Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,045 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,975 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 121,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,914 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 100,914 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,849 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,593 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 17 Jun 2008 50,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 50,747 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2007 40,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,759 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 FYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 PY03 FYE, 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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PY03 FYE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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