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RA03 LBN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 111,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,603 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,938 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,893 miles

undertray fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 68,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,467 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,010 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,996 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 49,991 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 49,991 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,488 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,894 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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RA03 LBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA03 LBN, 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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RA03 LBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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