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HE53 LEX

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE53 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 90,770 miles

Exhaust shield/cover insecure (before secondary cat)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,467 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 76,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 76,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,291 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,363 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,520 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 62,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner sholder.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,545 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 55,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,214 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,734 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 27,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,437 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,876 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 13,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,917 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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HE53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HE53 LEX, 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 HE53 LEX registered?

HE53 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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