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RN03 CVU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 CVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,627 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,274 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 71,826 miles

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,351 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,391 miles

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,342 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,529 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 CVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RN03 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RN03 CVU?

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What year was RN03 CVU registered?

RN03 CVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is RN03 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 CVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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