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RE03 OAZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,386 mi
Last recorded79,386 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 OAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,571 miles

muddy on the underside

fuel tank supports corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,442 miles

Rear pads are difficult to see

under body covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see ware (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,830 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,755 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CRACKS IN TYRE TREAD

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,433 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking to the tread but not exposing ply cords

offside rear tyre has cracking to the tread but not exposing ply cords

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,726 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,076 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2009 30,506 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,309 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre tread wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,439 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on in side

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on in side

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,715 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 OAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RE03 OAZ, 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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RE03 OAZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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