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BD53 UBE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 103,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear SURFACE CORROSION SILL

Fail 30 Aug 2025 103,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear SURFACE CORROSION SILL

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 101,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,765 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 92,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,915 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,477 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,475 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,804 miles

Nearside front disc has slight lip

Offside front disc has slight lip

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front disc has slight lip

Offside front disc has slight lip

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 187,843 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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BD53 UBE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 BD53 UBE, 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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BD53 UBE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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