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NU53 YGM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,585 mi
Last recorded164,585 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 164,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 164,091 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all -surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 152,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,551 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 148,551 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 144,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,019 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,019 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,965 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 106,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,683 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 102,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,443 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 96,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,009 miles

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

n/s front disc worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,767 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,427 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,427 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,461 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 21,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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NU53 YGM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 NU53 YGM, 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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NU53 YGM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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