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VO03 VMF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,662 mi
Last recorded125,662 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 125,662 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025
Fail 11 Oct 2025 125,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 125,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2019 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and /o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,649 miles

all four tyres becoming worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,179 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,013 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 VMF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMF, 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 VO03 VMF registered?

VO03 VMF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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