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DE53 FHX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,627 mi
Last recorded129,627 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,615 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 127,615 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 121,984 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,006 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,976 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,482 miles

Offside Rear tyre looks to have been runflat

Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,780 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,356 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,677 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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DE53 FHX 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 80%.

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 DE53 FHX, 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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What year was DE53 FHX registered?

DE53 FHX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 FHX safe to buy?

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