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NL53 NOF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 87,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,122 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,189 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,844 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,923 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,921 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge bald

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 43,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,975 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,793 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)

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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NL53 NOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NL53 NOF, 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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NL53 NOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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