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LC03 XJZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 109,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 109,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,111 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 103,107 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,014 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,135 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 83,133 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,208 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,924 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,924 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,610 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,010 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,842 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge(slight)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,257 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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LC03 XJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC03 XJZ, 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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LC03 XJZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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