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AK03 FCM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,806 mi
Last recorded113,806 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 FCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,806 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 113,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 104,048 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear surface corrosion on sill

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear jacking point to sill to wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot / wheel well corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2023 92,529 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

boot / wheel well corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,890 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in inner side wall but no cords visible at present

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,557 miles

Oil leak rear diff

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,823 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,132 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,925 miles

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

offside wiper split at ends.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,264 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,880 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)

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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AK03 FCM 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 84.6%.

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 AK03 FCM, 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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AK03 FCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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