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EN03 YWV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,518 mi
Last recorded164,518 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 YWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 164,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 156,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 150,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edges / outer side wall slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner / outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly inner edges

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle chassis near rear axle mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 142,698 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner / outer sill hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edges / outer side wall slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner / outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly inner edges

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle chassis near rear axle mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,262 miles

Chip to Windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,262 miles

Chip to Windscreen

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,868 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when jacked on the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside sill area's corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,674 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when jacked on the lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside sill area's corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,027 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush jacked under lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,710 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,710 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,169 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,425 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,941 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 1 Mar 2007 35,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,277 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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EN03 YWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN03 YWV, 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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EN03 YWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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