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SV03 XNJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 59,184 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Rear brakes not braking on inner surface of disc. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded on inside

underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,476 miles

both rear discs corroded on inside

crack along bottom of windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,319 miles

rear discs corroded on inside

windscreen cracked along the bottom

Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,192 miles

both rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,890 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,965 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,726 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,486 miles

light cracking in both front tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light cracking in both front tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,857 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,765 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

various covers fitted under car restricting inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,011 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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SV03 XNJ 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 SV03 XNJ, 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 SV03 XNJ registered?

SV03 XNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is SV03 XNJ safe to buy?

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