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RE53 TEV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,117 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,408 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 75,183 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,482 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,136 miles

both front disc slight lip

front brake pads seem low

rear disc crodded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,585 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,890 miles

both rear tyres perrished outer side wall

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 456,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,233 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,559 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,409 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

wipers split

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,924 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge †n/s/r outer tyres wall cut

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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RE53 TEV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE53 TEV, 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 RE53 TEV registered?

RE53 TEV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RE53 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 TEV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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