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EO03 XUJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,316 mi
Last recorded176,316 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 176,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2025 170,165 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 170,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 160,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 160,152 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTTER SEAL CORROSION SHOWING AN HOLE 6INCH IN LENGH TH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTTER SEAL SHOWING HOLE IN STRUCTURE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,596 miles

Tyre slightly damaged 2X FRONT TYERS INNER EDGE OS REAR INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,982 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 123,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 108,591 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 7 Apr 2014 101,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,413 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,580 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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EO03 XUJ 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 87%.

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 EO03 XUJ, 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 EO03 XUJ registered?

EO03 XUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 XUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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