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RV53 DOA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,419 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded commiserate with vehicle age

Fail 20 Aug 2025 151,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded commiserate with vehicle age

Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded commiserate with vehicle age

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 115,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,042 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 4 Jul 2018 109,841 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 6 Jul 2017 107,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,414 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre blistered on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Fog lamp inoperative (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber seal leaking (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake calliper partially seized

Offside Rear Tyre blistered on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,873 miles

o/s/f brake binding. Caliper seized

rear pads very low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,953 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 DOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

RV53 DOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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