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RE03 NYD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 127,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,846 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,033 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,074 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,823 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,408 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 85,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,963 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,436 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,953 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,903 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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RE03 NYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE03 NYD, 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 RE03 NYD registered?

RE03 NYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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