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DE03 UHJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

107,478 mi
Last recorded107,478 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,478 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 107,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,164 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 107,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,346 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 106,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,174 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,315 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,285 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (suspect pump[ (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tire wall cracked and showing the cortds (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 102,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,804 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,439 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,984 miles

coolant staining around water pump

o/s/f tyre just over 2mm tread legal limit 1.6 mm

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant staining around water pump

front brake discs heavily lipped

o/s/f tyre just over 2mm tread legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2007 44,026 miles

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

advise closer inspection of rear brakes

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2007 44,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise closer inspection of rear brake brakes.

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,796 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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DE03 UHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 DE03 UHJ, 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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DE03 UHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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