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HJ53 VUM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,745 mi
Last recorded75,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2021 74,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,711 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 52,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,730 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,434 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,570 miles

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

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

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)

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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HJ53 VUM 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 90.5%.

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 HJ53 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ53 VUM registered?

HJ53 VUM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is HJ53 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ53 VUM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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