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CA03 FRF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,046 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,344 miles

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,264 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,531 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 Mar 2012 41,974 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,009 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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CA03 FRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CA03 FRF, 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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CA03 FRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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