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SR53 SLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 SLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,435 miles

Corrosion to body sills nearside and offside at the rear. !

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,517 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,545 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill

Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,961 miles

Both front headlight images poor

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside tank brace corroded off

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Fail 28 Dec 2017 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front headlight images poor

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside tank brace corroded off

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 29,902 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 15,200 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight bulge starting on inner sidewall.

O/S/F tyre becoming scrubbed on inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 15,200 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight bulge starting on inner sidewall.

O/S/F tyre becoming scrubbed on inner edge of tread.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,839 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 21,839 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,859 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres should be kept under observation due to inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,886 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 15,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,235 miles

n/s rear tyre is on 2mm wear band

Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,098 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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SR53 SLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 SR53 SLV, 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 SR53 SLV registered?

SR53 SLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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