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AU03 TZM

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 92,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,660 miles

Corrosion found on both rear outer sills

Fail 29 Jul 2022 84,660 miles

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

Corrosion found on both rear outer sills

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion started around nearside body/floor panel in front of fuel tank

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear corrosion started around rear sub frame mountings

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear corrosion started around nearside body/floor panel in front of fuel tank

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear corrosion started around rear sub frame mountings

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,366 miles

Auxillary drive belts perished

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,595 miles

PAS belt perished

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 53,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,001 miles

both front tyres side walls perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads worn thin

o/s/f tyre starting to split around tread area

small cut to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

stone chips to screen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,246 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,203 miles

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has two small cuts and a nail in it (not repairable) it is also cracking around tread

under body trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,203 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has two small cuts and a nail in it (not repairable) it is also cracking around tread

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,212 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on inner wall

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chips to screen

Fail 15 Dec 2008 39,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on inner wall

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chips to screen

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,054 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 TZM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZM, 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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AU03 TZM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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