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RF52 UFR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,414 miles

Central Front Lower power steering fluid in area of power steering cooler pipes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread and worn on inner edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering fluid level low (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,252 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 125,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,869 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,869 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall, 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre deformed on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 113,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,320 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,320 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,750 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,750 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,721 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 5 Jan 2011 64,165 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 14 Jan 2010 55,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,496 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,292 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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RF52 UFR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF52 UFR, 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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RF52 UFR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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