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EM03 LEX

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 131,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,659 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 105,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,883 miles

Front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

general corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

general corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,796 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 81,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

rear brake discs showing signs of corrsion

Fail 29 May 2012 81,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

rear brake discs showing signs of corrsion

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 3 Jun 2010 63,114 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,044 miles

damage showing to n/s rear, outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,876 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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EM03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EM03 LEX, 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 EM03 LEX registered?

EM03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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