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BD03 VUC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,574 mi
Last recorded119,574 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VUC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 119,574 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,076 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cotter pin not in on track rod end

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray on

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,531 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 95,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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 9 Aug 2018 84,270 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,068 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,347 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,541 miles

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

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

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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BD03 VUC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD03 VUC, 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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BD03 VUC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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