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KO53 EEN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,839 miles

Front number plate cracked

both front tyre valves very corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,477 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured slight blue hue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured slight blue hue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,526 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cut in inner side wall NOT deep enough to expose cords

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,486 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,764 miles

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,717 miles

nearside front wheel slightly damaged on inner bead

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,279 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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KO53 EEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KO53 EEN, 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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KO53 EEN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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