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VO03 FOF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 110,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,772 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,956 miles

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

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 101,956 miles

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

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

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,200 miles

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,198 miles

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

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 89,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 81,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,239 miles

O/S/R driveshaft seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 68,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2007 47,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,213 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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VO03 FOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VO03 FOF, 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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VO03 FOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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