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RV53 DNJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,529 mi
Last recorded59,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,529 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R17 Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R17 + Nail in tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner door sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2026 59,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R17 Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45R17 + Nail in tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner door sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,943 miles

Fuel tank retaining straps slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch to boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch to boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,025 miles

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,546 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 55,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,111 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,117 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 31,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,439 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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RV53 DNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RV53 DNJ, 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 RV53 DNJ registered?

RV53 DNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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