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MX03 JXY

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,524 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,131 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,534 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 45,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,836 miles

N/S/R tyre near to legal limit, 2mm.

Fail 27 May 2008 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 25,962 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 20,169 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges due to wheel tracking. seek advice asap.

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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MX03 JXY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX03 JXY, 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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MX03 JXY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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