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VX53 FFK

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill ,inner sill ,wheel arch and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill ,inner sill ,wheel arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill ,inner sill ,wheel arch and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill ,inner sill ,wheel arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing excessively on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 112,392 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 101,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight oil sheepage from power steering pump

Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight oil sheepage from power steering pump

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,079 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 90,171 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,806 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2013 77,022 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 71,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 66,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 66,192 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 60,168 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 60,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,416 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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VX53 FFK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VX53 FFK, 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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VX53 FFK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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