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RA53 SYZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 SYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 113,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,035 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 103,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,142 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,803 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,688 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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RA53 SYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA53 SYZ, 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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RA53 SYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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