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AY53 NSF

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NSF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 35,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 35,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,784 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,320 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,045 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,602 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,254 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 8,099 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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AY53 NSF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY53 NSF, 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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What year was AY53 NSF registered?

AY53 NSF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AY53 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NSF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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