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BX03 BUH

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,215 mi
Last recorded170,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 170,215 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under tray shield

Pass 24 Jan 2024 169,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 169,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear suspension and subframe heavily undersealed

under side and repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2023 160,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension and subframe heavily undersealed

heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2022 152,619 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2022 152,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,457 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear boot floor and back of arch corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 140,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2020 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,473 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Pass 25 May 2017 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2017 115,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 109,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,491 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 95,965 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 88,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 80,792 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,794 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges..

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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BX03 BUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX03 BUH, 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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BX03 BUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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