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SNH 276

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

46,659 mi
Last recorded46,659 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNH 276
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,158 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,158 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,728 miles

both front tyre wear on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,840 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,840 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,448 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,987 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,311 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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SNH 276 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 80.8%.

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 SNH 276, 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 SNH 276 registered?

SNH 276 is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SNH 276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNH 276 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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