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NV03 XEM

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,599 mi
Last recorded62,599 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 XEM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,599 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Undertray Covering Some Components

Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,549 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Undertray Covering Some Components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,575 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 57,574 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,464 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2019 49,310 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,462 miles

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

age cracking apparent on offside rear and nearside front tyre.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 45,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) engine compartment (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,127 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,898 miles

all tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,669 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 10,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 30 May 2008 9,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,972 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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NV03 XEM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 NV03 XEM, 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 NV03 XEM registered?

NV03 XEM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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