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VU53 FNM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,363 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 121,362 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 118,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,801 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 112,796 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rears Brakes Inbalanced. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R & N/S/R metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underbody shields fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,033 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R & N/S/R metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,601 miles

Rear Slight exhaust gas leak and corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,837 miles

slight leak rear exhaust , corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,011 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 98,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,960 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 91,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,073 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,682 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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VU53 FNM 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 74.1%.

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 VU53 FNM, 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 VU53 FNM registered?

VU53 FNM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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