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AU03 TYX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 93,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all underbody structure is corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 92,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,701 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,022 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 9 Apr 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,838 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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AU03 TYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU03 TYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 TYX registered?

AU03 TYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AU03 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 TYX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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