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RJ53 VUA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 95,338 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,223 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure excessively corroded and insecure at sub frame (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure excessively corroded and insecure at sub frame (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 62,290 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,810 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 53,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 52,512 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 47,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 28,435 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 28,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 26,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 23,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 20,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't see rear inner pads

Fail 30 Nov 2012 18,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

can't see rear inner pads

Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,800 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear brake disc's scored

tank strapes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,549 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 13,549 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,891 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,511 miles

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

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,634 miles

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

front no plate

near side front tyre cut on shoulder cords not showing

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 VUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 RJ53 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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