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SV03 PKA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

166,157 mi
Last recorded166,157 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 PKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 166,157 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 154,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 144,541 miles

minor surface corrosion on underside

Pass 3 May 2023 137,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

SURFACE RUST ON ALL FLOORING,CHASSIS,AND SUSPENSHON

Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,522 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON MIDDLE PART OF TYRES

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 124,514 miles

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2021 124,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 4 May 2020 114,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,650 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,054 miles

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear discs / heavy corrosion on suspension units x rear sub frame

slight corrosion on under body

Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,927 miles

under covers fitted / slight oil leak / corrosion on suspension units /

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,927 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear pads low

under covers fitted / slight oil leak / corrosion on suspension units /

under covers fitted / slight oil leak / corrosion on suspension units /

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,488 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 39,557 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 39,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,692 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,459 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,607 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 22,539 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level to high

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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SV03 PKA 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 SV03 PKA, 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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SV03 PKA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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