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RF03 CTX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 CTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 138,319 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,015 miles

Some corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Some corrosion to n/s and o/s/r outer sills

Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Some corrosion to n/s and o/s/r outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,797 miles

Some corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Some corrosion to rear sub frame mounts

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,586 miles

O/S/R brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion around both n/s and o/s/r sub frame mounts at front mounting points.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,495 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 215 45 17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,495 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn low on tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge 215 45 17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,664 miles

Some corrosion to off side rear outer sill

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,052 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

some movement steering rack bushes

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,400 miles

child seat fitted osr

head lamp aims lower limit

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,638 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,458 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2012 56,233 miles

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

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

offside rear disc face pitted / corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 44,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,794 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 29,093 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,297 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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RF03 CTX 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 87%.

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 RF03 CTX, 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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RF03 CTX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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