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TB03 LEX

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,772 mi
Last recorded126,772 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB03 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 126,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,189 miles

Nearside Rear shock has a slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake pads look wearing low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,133 miles

fuel filler pipes starting to corrod

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,203 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody of vehicle has surface corrosion to components and structure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,403 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,403 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,281 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension, rear subframe and rear subframe mounting points (chassis)

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,281 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear suspension, rear subframe and rear subframe mounting points (chassis)

Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside and offside front service brakes have a slight imbalance (11%)

nearside front headlamp aim slightly high,(adjustment not possible)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,764 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,076 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,074 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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TB03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TB03 LEX, 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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TB03 LEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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