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L200 LSX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 LSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,551 miles

underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 142,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2024 141,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 141,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 140,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 137,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 131,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2018 123,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,855 miles

engine management illuminated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,855 miles

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

engine management illuminated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,231 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 11 May 2015 99,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 89,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 8 May 2012 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front cracking on inner sidewall

vibration from both rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2011 71,955 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven, off side rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 64,089 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 58,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 58,043 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2008 49,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 49,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,375 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,891 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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L200 LSX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L200 LSX, 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 L200 LSX registered?

L200 LSX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is L200 LSX safe to buy?

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