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RL03 CYH

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc

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Valid

Expires8 Oct 2026

Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,583 mi

Last recorded150,583 miles

Recorded on9 Oct 2025

Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CYH

MakeLexus

ModelIS200

Year2003

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail

Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,583 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper Slightly Detached

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wiper Defective

Fail 1 Oct 2025 150,581 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper Slightly Detached

Front Fog Lamps Not Working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wiper Defective

Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,467 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fog Lights Not Working

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper slightly detached

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 145,465 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Subframe mount at Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fog Lights Not Working

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper slightly detached

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inside Edge Close to Revealing Cords, Cracking and Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel arch/Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,764 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,948 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorating Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s Outer Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,561 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear Arm Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 121,561 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both o/s and n/s, Rear Sub frame front mount support Brackets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear Arm Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Cable retainer corroded wire rubbing on wheel (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both o/s and n/s Lower brace bars heavily corroded

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both o/s and n/s outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,118 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer CV boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,224 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer CV boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 89,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,258 miles

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,183 miles

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,662 miles

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,745 miles

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,900 miles

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,470 miles

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,227 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

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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RL03 CYH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RL03 CYH, 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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RL03 CYH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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