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T1 NRB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,976 mi
Last recorded59,976 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 NRB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 59,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slghtly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,158 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to sub-layer inner edge - no cords visable

Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn to sub-layer inner edge - no cords visable

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,766 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 44,766 miles

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

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

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,573 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,573 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,568 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,625 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,814 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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T1 NRB 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 84%.

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 T1 NRB, 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 T1 NRB registered?

T1 NRB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is T1 NRB safe to buy?

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