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SP53 HYW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,275 mi
Last recorded84,275 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 84,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 71,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,011 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,629 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,876 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 27,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,040 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 HYW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SP53 HYW, 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 SP53 HYW registered?

SP53 HYW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SP53 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 HYW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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