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Y5 AOW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,446 mi
Last recorded150,446 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 AOW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,839 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low closer inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,921 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear wheel arches/sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges running low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear wheel arches/sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,868 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,548 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,251 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,286 miles

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer side-wall but not deep enough to reach casing.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,131 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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Y5 AOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y5 AOW, 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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Y5 AOW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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