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VJZ 5571

2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,817 mi
Last recorded82,817 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto54,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 5571
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,363 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,114 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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VJZ 5571 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 54,590 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJZ 5571, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJZ 5571 registered?

VJZ 5571 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is VJZ 5571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 5571 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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