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EA53 DVG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,866 mi
Last recorded35,866 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,574 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,573 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 13,142 miles

All four tyres have slight cuts and cracks on them

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,589 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 9,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 1,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,361 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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EA53 DVG 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 95.2%.

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 EA53 DVG, 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 EA53 DVG registered?

EA53 DVG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is EA53 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 DVG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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