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T4 SSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 SSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,457 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Brake Backing Plates Rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,258 miles

Rear brake discs backing plates very rusty.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,410 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,334 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,200 miles

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

brake slightly binding n/s/f

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,227 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,675 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,554 miles

steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,631 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,331 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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T4 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T4 SSJ, 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 T4 SSJ registered?

T4 SSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is T4 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 SSJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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