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R22 MUN

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MUN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,359 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 75,359 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,160 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,152 miles

osr tyre bald on inside edge and wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,479 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,311 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 21,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R22 MUN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 R22 MUN, 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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R22 MUN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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