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NL53 NPZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front & rear suspension badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 101,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on exposed ends near unions front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 98,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer & inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer & inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on exposed ends near unions front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,098 miles

bearing noise from engine

underbody & suspension badly rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bearing noise from engine

underbody & suspension badly rusted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,908 miles

brake pipe ends corroded

underbody & suspension corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,158 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 88,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,622 miles

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,622 miles

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,237 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 51,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 31,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,628 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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NL53 NPZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL53 NPZ, 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 NL53 NPZ registered?

NL53 NPZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 NPZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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