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EJ53 NCO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,470 mi
Last recorded143,470 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 143,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,037 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,096 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 14 Nov 2022 127,800 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mounting/sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mounting/sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,793 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,871 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,022 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,949 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,355 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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EJ53 NCO 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 84%.

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 EJ53 NCO, 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 EJ53 NCO registered?

EJ53 NCO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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