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EY03 NLX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,659 mi
Last recorded127,659 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 127,659 miles

surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2024 120,045 miles

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,846 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,042 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on the side wall but not deep enought to reach the cores

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on the side wall but not deep enought to reach the cores

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,303 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 46,497 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,497 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,021 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 41,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,128 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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EY03 NLX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY03 NLX, 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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EY03 NLX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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