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SK03 EFJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 141,032 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 135,448 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear siils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 129,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 120,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 112,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 107,572 miles

Nearside headlight damaged

Fail 14 May 2020 107,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall . 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2019 102,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Rear Silencer Heat Shield Loose

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

Fail 9 May 2019 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster Not Working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Rear Silencer Heat Shield Loose

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

Pass 14 May 2018 96,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear , inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 96,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear , inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2017 93,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,012 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 85,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres worn inner edges

front offside bumper damage

Fail 25 Apr 2011 60,657 miles

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

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly [inner edge]

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2011 60,657 miles

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly [inner edge]

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2010 56,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc damaged by heat

Pass 7 May 2009 51,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,723 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 41,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,855 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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SK03 EFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SK03 EFJ, 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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SK03 EFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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