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ET03 UPX

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,201 mi
Last recorded107,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 107,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 98,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,465 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside @ close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,505 miles

front inner brake pads very low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,983 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,273 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r driveshaft gaitor leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,955 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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ET03 UPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET03 UPX, 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 ET03 UPX registered?

ET03 UPX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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