Lexus IS200
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc
L3 THMMOT history
L3 THM is a blue petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,506 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 THM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- IS200
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 THM was last recorded at 101,506 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,496 miles · 14 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,506 miles
- 2025 – 101,273 miles
- 2023 – 101,219 miles
- 2022 – 100,923 miles
- 2021 – 100,502 miles
- 2020 – 99,734 miles
- 2019 – 99,001 miles
- 2018 – 98,121 miles
- 2017 – 97,147 miles
- 2016 – 96,003 miles
- 2015 – 94,041 miles
- 2014 – 91,466 miles
- 2013 – 88,699 miles
- 2012 – 82,902 miles
- 2011 – 78,754 miles
- 2010 – 72,279 miles
- 2009 – 64,859 miles
- 2008 – 58,289 miles
- 2007 – 54,576 miles
- 2006 – 48,360 miles
- 2005 – 41,621 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,506 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,506 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,506 miles
- Test number
- 483837099214
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealed
Fail101,496 miles (+223)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,496 miles
- Test number
- 676415536452
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of car heavily undersealed
Pass101,273 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,273 miles
- Test number
- 738597279430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,219 miles (+296)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,219 miles
- Test number
- 615802112826
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,923 miles (+421)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 100,923 miles
- Test number
- 569747699882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,502 miles (+768)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,502 miles
- Test number
- 482264498638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,734 miles (+733)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,734 miles
- Test number
- 822302328365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,001 miles (+880)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,001 miles
- Test number
- 814377178028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass98,121 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 98,121 miles
- Test number
- 166388668763
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test objects hanging from the mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail98,121 miles (+974)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,121 miles
- Test number
- 255272117882
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test objects hanging from the mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass97,147 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,147 miles
- Test number
- 766060822698
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
Pass96,003 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 96,003 miles
- Test number
- 652480621842
- AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trims
Fail96,003 miles (+1,962)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,003 miles
- Test number
- 351994934221
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOuter sills covered by trims
Pass94,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 995216084398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,041 miles (+2,575)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 843479510797
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass91,466 miles (+2,767)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 91,466 miles
- Test number
- 926541124369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,699 miles (+5,797)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 88,699 miles
- Test number
- 558727443346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,902 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 82,902 miles
- Test number
- 307011742393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,754 miles (+6,475)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 78,754 miles
- Test number
- 468506441378
- NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
- NoteCorrosion to sills
- NoteFront and rear reg plates cable tied on
Fail72,279 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,279 miles
- Test number
- 340878640316
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteFront splitter damaged
- NotePost cat lambda sensor not in exhaust
Pass72,279 miles (+7,420)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 72,279 miles
- Test number
- 422938740476
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteFront splitter damaged
- NotePost cat lambda sensor not in exhaust
Pass64,859 miles (+6,570)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 64,859 miles
- Test number
- 160478749345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,289 miles (+3,713)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 58,289 miles
- Test number
- 682254048360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTYRE SIZE 225/45/17 Y
Fail54,576 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,576 miles
- Test number
- 120802647390
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteSLIGHT FLEXING DEVELOPING IN STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSHES
- NoteUNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
Pass54,576 miles (+6,216)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 54,576 miles
- Test number
- 480392447410
- NoteSLIGHT FLEXING DEVELOPING IN STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSHES
- NoteUNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
Pass48,360 miles (+6,739)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 48,360 miles
- Test number
- 793899946390
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER BECOMING SLIGHTLY DAMP / GREASEY
Pass41,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 41,621 miles
- Test number
- 351148445313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 THM
- Does L3 THM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 THM is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 THM?
- The MOT on L3 THM is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 THM done?
- L3 THM was recorded at 101,506 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,954 miles a year.
- Has L3 THM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 THM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 THM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 THM find?
- L3 THM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2, and 1 more.
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