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SP53 BWK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 126,113 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 126,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,815 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 123,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,531 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,523 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,540 miles

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

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension components area

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,129 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion underneath vehicle including rear subframe

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,518 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,494 miles

Rear tyres tread dropping and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,263 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,869 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,937 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,253 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,613 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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SP53 BWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP53 BWK, 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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SP53 BWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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