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RF03 YLP

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 144,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 141,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 139,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 139,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 137,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 136,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,317 miles

General Serface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 131,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

General Serface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2016 128,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2007 30,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,393 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,014 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 YLP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP registered?

RF03 YLP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is RF03 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 YLP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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