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L4 XPC

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XPC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,573 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,573 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 81,704 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 81,704 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,551 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 76,550 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 71,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,900 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,313 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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L4 XPC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 L4 XPC, 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 L4 XPC registered?

L4 XPC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is L4 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 XPC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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