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DE53 OEU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 135,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 131,556 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 130,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 124,013 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 124,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 112,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 112,523 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged mounting bracket detached (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 104,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,916 miles

Nearside Rear headlight level senor corrosion, headlight level within MOT test specification at time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,015 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,989 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 78,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 78,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 71,758 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,643 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 OEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OEU, 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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DE53 OEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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