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ES 919

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,231 mi
Last recorded53,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES 919
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside Door ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,825 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,114 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,385 miles

nsf and nsr tyre sidewalls damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,186 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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ES 919 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ES 919, 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 ES 919 registered?

ES 919 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is ES 919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES 919 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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