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YD53 NKL

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,973 mi
Last recorded87,973 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,973 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension component's have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,904 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe union heavily corroded

Offside Rear outer sill small hole

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,640 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 85,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner wheel arch within 12inch of subframe /seatbelt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,642 miles

Nearside Front small hole nearside front sill

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front small hole nearside front sill

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear / grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole - rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe front support beam corroded / weak

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hole - rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear subframe front support beam corroded / weak

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device is insecure bracket corroded away (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,266 miles

Front wipers splitting at ends

Nearside Front headlight leveling device bracket snapped , still secure ,

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,226 miles

both front tyres stepping off on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,655 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,207 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,332 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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YD53 NKL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey 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 YD53 NKL, 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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YD53 NKL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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