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NB03 GWW

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 GWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,189 miles

Front and rear suspension components, chassis have been heavily wax oiled in general

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame corroded and flaking in general / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion and flaking in parts to nearside and offside rear chassis / all solid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 94,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer inner sill collapsing jack point holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer inner sill collapsing jack point holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded and heavily flaking / solid at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear chassis and boot pan corroding and flaking (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,399 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking to all rear suspension components all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding and also around jacking point all solid at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,298 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded but solid

Under body covers fitted as standard

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis and suspension components corroded but solid

Under body covers fitted as standard

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,466 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,051 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,110 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,110 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,563 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 8 Jul 2009 31,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,279 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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NB03 GWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NB03 GWW, 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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NB03 GWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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