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LG53 NVD

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,244 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,063 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,955 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 23 Sep 2010 54,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,729 miles

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 26 Sep 2006 14,257 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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LG53 NVD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG53 NVD, 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 LG53 NVD registered?

LG53 NVD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is LG53 NVD safe to buy?

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