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EY03 NPJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

209,620 mi
Last recorded209,620 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 NPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 209,620 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake leaver has no reserve travel and even though parking brake has passed the brake test it didn't lock the RBT and recorded little effort at the wheels. (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to 1.6mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to 1,6mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 196,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 185,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak of gases from rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective strap fitted to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 175,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 153,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,953 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 54,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 48,395 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 34,300 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 NPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?

EY03 NPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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