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YX03 UCM

2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto54,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 120,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 112,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2024 112,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 108,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 99,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,285 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear undersurface corrosion, sills, sub-frame

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,512 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,540 miles

N/S/R Outer Sill Corroded But Not Within 12 inches Of A Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 78,540 miles

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

N/S/R Outer Sill Corroded But Not Within 12 inches Of A Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,027 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 70,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,084 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,789 miles

off and nearside front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front brake slight binding

off and nearside front tyres cracking

off side rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,998 miles

rear brake discs scored on inside of face

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs scored on inside of face

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,704 miles

front discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 46,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,980 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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YX03 UCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX03 UCM, 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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YX03 UCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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