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SL53 FBX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,664 mi
Last recorded91,664 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 FBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subfames suspension undersills arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,804 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframs arms undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 88,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 87,589 miles

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 87,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,394 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,763 miles

both front tyre`s are cracking in the tread pattern

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,725 miles

both rear tyres pertished between treads

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,399 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 54,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 477,767 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 47,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,084 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,497 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 20,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SL53 FBX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL53 FBX, 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 SL53 FBX registered?

SL53 FBX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SL53 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 FBX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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