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RF03 OSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 165,423 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2024 162,656 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,301 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 150,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,818 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,053 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 83,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 77,842 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 71,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,380 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 43,795 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,122 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 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OSJ, 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 RF03 OSJ registered?

RF03 OSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 OSJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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