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NV03 XGW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,580 mi
Last recorded117,580 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 XGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 117,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2025 101,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,121 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underbody covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 12 Apr 2024 97,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,795 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 87,796 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 87,796 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely not releasing correctly (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 86,450 miles

advise exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 May 2019 83,902 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 83,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Daytime running lamp not working interaction with nsr indicator (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 76,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 76,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 73,029 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 73,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 68,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,698 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 56,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,471 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,450 miles

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

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 juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,043 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 XGW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV03 XGW, 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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NV03 XGW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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