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RO03 GEY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,593 mi
Last recorded151,593 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 151,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 151,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe support bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 143,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,854 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 134,854 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 119,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 112,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,663 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 105,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 90,207 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,429 miles

n/s headlight on lower limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

front pads low

n/s headlight on lower limit

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,602 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,553 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear discs in poor condition

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components and underbody heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,936 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,476 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,476 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,186 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 53,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,184 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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RO03 GEY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 RO03 GEY, 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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RO03 GEY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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