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RN03 TYC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,244 mi
Last recorded97,244 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 TYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 96,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,865 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished, almost to cord, replace ASAP

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre moderately perished on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,054 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner lower wheel well and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,308 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside front tyre worn and perished on inner edge - advise replacement soon

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,333 miles

Very slight damage to N/S/R outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,289 miles

Both rear tyres wear inner edges.

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre wear inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,757 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 TYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYC, 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 RN03 TYC registered?

RN03 TYC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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