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EY03 NME

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,105 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 114,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 103,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 99,222 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 99,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 95,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,341 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 80,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 76,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 76,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 32,357 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW 60% WORN

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,660 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 NME is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EY03 NME, 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 EY03 NME registered?

EY03 NME is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is EY03 NME safe to buy?

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