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1533 DW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1533 DW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,435 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 93,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,375 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 66,695 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,770 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 50,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,164 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r o/s/r tyre sides wallcracked not to excess

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,487 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 26,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,206 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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1533 DW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1533 DW, 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 1533 DW registered?

1533 DW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 1533 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1533 DW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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