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LA51 SJA

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,666 mi
Last recorded106,666 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 SJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 101,663 miles

Front Suspension Corroded

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 100,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 100,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,595 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,595 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,197 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,226 miles

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

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 77,949 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 15 May 2015 73,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,572 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 62,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,210 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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LA51 SJA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LA51 SJA, 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 LA51 SJA registered?

LA51 SJA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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