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H8 JLS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,880 mi
Last recorded69,880 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JLS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 50,202 miles

Both drive shafts corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 29,501 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,997 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 25,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,379 miles

osr tyre 2.5mm both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2009 19,865 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,865 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 May 2008 17,425 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2007 14,405 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsf tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 23 May 2006 11,652 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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H8 JLS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H8 JLS, 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 H8 JLS registered?

H8 JLS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is H8 JLS safe to buy?

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