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OY53 LLF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,170 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 96,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,160 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,361 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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OY53 LLF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY53 LLF, 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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OY53 LLF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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