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RK53 OCG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 116,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper stop light disconnected

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 108,202 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,509 miles

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

near side front tyre slight outer side wall damage

off side and near side rear lower suspension arm hub bushes slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,618 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 86,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre split side wall

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,107 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,720 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished on the outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,720 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished on the outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,770 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 29 Sep 2007 15,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,770 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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RK53 OCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RK53 OCG, 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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RK53 OCG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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