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SC53 LHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,166 mi
Last recorded122,166 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 LHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 122,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,166 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 120,382 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slight touhing on inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,087 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 111,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,500 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 92,789 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 85,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracks on tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,383 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 72,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 20 May 2014 67,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cut outer sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2013 59,452 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 59,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,179 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,316 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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SC53 LHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC53 LHA, 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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SC53 LHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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