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LD53 TLK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 89,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,979 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 72,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,163 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 61,163 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,294 miles

all tyres close to limits strongly advise replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface cut noted on nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface cut noted on nearside front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades split.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,120 miles

both rear tyres tread worn to 2mm,advise replacement as soon as possible.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,224 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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LD53 TLK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LD53 TLK, 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 LD53 TLK registered?

LD53 TLK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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