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RF53 UPG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,152 mi
Last recorded164,152 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 164,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 160,603 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,991 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,835 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,095 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,560 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,441 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

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

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2016 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,317 miles

Oil leaks, engine and rear axle

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

Surface corrosion in bootm floor and inner sills

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,169 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,105 miles

Oil leak from rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,105 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak from rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,246 miles

chip in screen

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,191 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various marks on windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,463 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 32,460 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,498 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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RF53 UPG 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 80%.

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 RF53 UPG, 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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RF53 UPG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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