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EY03 NMV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 90,184 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 90,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,524 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING INNER WALL

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 24%

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,807 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 62,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,892 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,904 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 37,904 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads showing signs of wear.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread.

offside front tyre bald on inner tread, no cords or ply showing yet. 215/45/17

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,504 miles

front brakes have very slight brake judder.

offside front tyre bald on inner tread. 215/45/17

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,613 miles

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner tread. 215/45/17

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,026 miles

rear tyres showing signs of wear and cracking around tread and walls. 215/45/17

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,315 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 NMV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 EY03 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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