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R111 RBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,286 mi
Last recorded48,286 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 48,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 45,379 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,711 miles

rear outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 41,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,343 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 40,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,983 miles

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

front disc's lightly lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R111 RBP 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 R111 RBP, 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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R111 RBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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