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P999 LEO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 LEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 118,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 118,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,668 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 115,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 111,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,986 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,982 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,300 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,433 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,426 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,693 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 25 Jun 2014 64,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 26 Jun 2013 55,976 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,156 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,156 miles

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

Front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,786 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,155 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)

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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P999 LEO 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 P999 LEO, 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 P999 LEO registered?

P999 LEO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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