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J18 PBS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 PBS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,511 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,981 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 84,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,767 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,408 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,012 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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J18 PBS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J18 PBS, 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 J18 PBS registered?

J18 PBS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is J18 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 PBS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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