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VX03 COJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,851 mi
Last recorded121,851 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 COJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn inner edge - close to cords

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,160 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,260 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 64,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,102 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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VX03 COJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX03 COJ, 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 VX03 COJ registered?

VX03 COJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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