2003 Lexus IS200 2.0L Petrol · SC03 FHT
2003 Lexus IS200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 80,424 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS200
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 FHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 80,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 FHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lexus Is200 (SC03 FHT) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SC03 FHT Mileage History
- 30/11/202279,297 mi
- 31/10/202379,646 mi+349 mi
- 14/11/202379,660 mi+14 mi
- 30/10/202480,027 mi+367 mi
- 04/11/202580,424 mi+397 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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