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A15 EBL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,634 mi
Last recorded81,634 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,634 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 81,634 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,111 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel slight bind on rotation

Offside Rear Lighting cluster loose but adequately secured

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,401 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,006 miles

Rear corrosion present to outer sill panels at rear.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,295 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,274 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

impact damage to front exhaust heat shield and damage to floor

offside rear diff seal leaking

unable to fully inspect rear pads advise wheel removal to check

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,413 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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A15 EBL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A15 EBL, 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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A15 EBL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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