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NU03 VMK

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,078 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,525 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,991 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 61,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight side wall damage to n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 23,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,099 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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NU03 VMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU03 VMK, 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 NU03 VMK registered?

NU03 VMK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for NU03 VMK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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