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BJ53 OUX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,636 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2024 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,194 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,094 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 21,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,896 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,965 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,225 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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BJ53 OUX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ53 OUX, 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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BJ53 OUX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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