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N111 NBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

161,278 mi
Last recorded161,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 NBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 161,278 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 161,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 155,954 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/S and O/S Rear Inner and Outer sills slightly corroded

N/S and O/S Rear Outer wings slightly corroded

Underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2024 152,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 152,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 147,004 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 147,004 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 145,483 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 145,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 142,744 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 142,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 140,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 135,806 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,282 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear nails in tyre

both front road wheels some distortion

both rear road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,282 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear nails in tyre

both front road wheels some distortion

both rear road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Nearside Rear road wheel damage and some distortion

both front road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,504 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Nearside Rear road wheel damage and some distortion

both front road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 116,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225 40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged and some distortion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front road wheels some distortion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,650 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre inner wall very badly cracking 225/40r18

Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre inner wall very badly cracking 225/40r18

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,992 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 31,182 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,253 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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N111 NBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 N111 NBP, 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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N111 NBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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