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P60 SMP

2003 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,839 mi
Last recorded111,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 SMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 111,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s andn/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,728 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,435 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 54,628 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,736 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 26,377 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,154 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 20,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,268 miles

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

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

offside front brake tight

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,503 miles

both front tyres worn low

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,461 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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P60 SMP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P60 SMP, 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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P60 SMP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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