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LA03 CUH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,023 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 138,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,596 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 121,711 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 121,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

long travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,733 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,447 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,474 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,471 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,510 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,946 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 21 Oct 2006 39,765 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing low on inside treads

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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LA03 CUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA03 CUH, 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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LA03 CUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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