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RIL 255

2003 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 255
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 102,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 54,905 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,910 miles

front & rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 10 May 2008 8,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,149 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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RIL 255 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIL 255, 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 RIL 255 registered?

RIL 255 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is RIL 255 safe to buy?

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