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VX53 VGN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,632 miles

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

front number plate cracked

very muddy underneath unable to fully assess

Pass 6 Mar 2021 99,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,324 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,742 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower knuckle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,374 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower knuckle ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,902 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 VGN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX53 VGN, 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 VX53 VGN registered?

VX53 VGN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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