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HJ53 VUP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,357 mi
Last recorded93,357 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,242 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,784 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,544 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,712 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 48,712 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit slight damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,619 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 40,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,151 miles

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

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2014 33,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,458 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 18,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,449 miles

Slight warp on nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,061 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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HJ53 VUP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 HJ53 VUP, 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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HJ53 VUP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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