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RN03 WTK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 WTK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 107,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 101,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,308 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,850 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 90,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2022 87,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,217 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 75,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,834 miles

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres starting too crack and perish outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear and offside front tyres starting too crack and perish outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,646 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,162 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 37,072 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,468 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 WTK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WTK, 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 WTK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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