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X8 TUL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,417 mi
Last recorded128,417 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 TUL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 128,417 miles

Front underside rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2025 128,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front underside rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 122,155 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 122,430 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 122,426 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 117,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,206 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 108,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area suspension mounting point 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 105,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,049 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,049 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 86,626 miles

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,274 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,893 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 70,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010

Offside Rear 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 20 Apr 2009 51,878 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,355 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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X8 TUL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X8 TUL, 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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X8 TUL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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