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BD53 UBH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 136,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 136,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,630 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 111,741 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 111,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,987 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 98,960 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,530 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,178 miles

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,964 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,668 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 23,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UBH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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