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RJ53 TYD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,096 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,752 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,119 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,119 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,498 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 51,805 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 46,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,834 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,053 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,963 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)

hyandbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,102 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,066 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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RJ53 TYD 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 RJ53 TYD, 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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RJ53 TYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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