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RA53 UVU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,389 mi
Last recorded112,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 110,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,389 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,088 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2019 93,081 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 85,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to see rear pads well

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside wiper poor clearing screen

can not see rear inner brake pads

screen chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,432 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see rear pads

Fail 12 Nov 2015 64,827 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see rear pads

Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

near side front tyre side wall damaged

unable to see rear brake pads due to design of calipers

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf ball joint cover damp

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,711 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 38,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,142 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 UVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 RA53 UVU, 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 RA53 UVU registered?

RA53 UVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is RA53 UVU safe to buy?

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