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HJ53 VUT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,348 mi
Last recorded120,348 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 120,348 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 120,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,105 miles

Front headlights are misted but pattern is still visible

Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front headlights are misted but pattern is still visible

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side of the rim is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,417 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/zr18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,780 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 VUT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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