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EY53 UCT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,030 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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EY53 UCT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY53 UCT, 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 EY53 UCT registered?

EY53 UCT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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