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RN03 CVT

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,507 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,349 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 103,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 91,832 miles

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Lower fuel tank metal straps badly corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 87,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,475 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner /outer edges.

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At attachment area for lower fuel tank strap to subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing on inner /outer edges.

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Lower than osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At attachment area for lower fuel tank strap to subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 77,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,022 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre shows cuts to its inner wall

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,779 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 55,560 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,094 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,354 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2010 42,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 34,906 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2008 34,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,776 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 31,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,989 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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RN03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 RN03 CVT, 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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RN03 CVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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