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EO03 XTY

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,480 mi
Last recorded150,480 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 150,480 miles

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

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2024 139,148 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 130,865 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2022 120,802 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,978 miles

Offside Rear bodysill corroding

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 May 2019 89,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,097 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 9 May 2018 82,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no output (1.8.A.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 May 2017 76,408 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 12 May 2016 72,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,237 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2015 68,961 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2015 68,961 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,348 miles

front brake pads low

wall marked o/s/r tyre /outer wall/

Pass 12 May 2011 57,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,469 miles

front pads low o/s/r tyre depth low and tyre cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2010 54,440 miles

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

front pads low o/s/r tyre depth low and tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,626 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 48,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,001 miles

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

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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EO03 XTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO03 XTY, 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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EO03 XTY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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