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Lexus IS200

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LE03 VBFMOT history

LE03 VBF is a black petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 24 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LE03 VBF black Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,096 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VBF was last recorded at 135,096 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,678 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,418 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,096 miles
  • 2025 – 125,678 miles
  • 2024 – 122,666 miles
  • 2023 – 119,113 miles
  • 2022 – 116,063 miles
  • 2021 – 113,212 miles
  • 2020 – 107,679 miles
  • 2019 – 103,628 miles
  • 2018 – 99,625 miles
  • 2017 – 92,884 miles
  • 2016 – 85,402 miles
  • 2015 – 76,029 miles
  • 2014 – 68,330 miles
  • 2013 – 59,623 miles
  • 2012 – 50,250 miles
  • 2011 – 39,860 miles
  • 2010 – 30,435 miles
  • 2009 – 22,003 miles
  • 2008 – 19,158 miles
  • 2007 – 16,071 miles
  • 2006 – 13,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,096 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,096 miles (+9,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    375757907918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,678 miles (+3,012)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    861498746685
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass122,666 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,666 miles
    Test number
    684344754300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,113 miles (+3,050)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    329891211730
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,063 miles (+2,851)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,063 miles
    Test number
    244629129731
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear subframe front mounting's corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear subframe front mounting's strengthening plate's which attach to rear floor's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,212 miles (+5,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    303675924876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,679 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,679 miles
    Test number
    740196248151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,628 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    621146528942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,625 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,625 miles
    Test number
    302696620893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,620 miles (+6,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    600650059366
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

  11. Pass92,884 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    962370045475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,402 miles (+9,373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    439674198436
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

  13. Pass76,029 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,029 miles
    Test number
    646789365019
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  14. Fail76,028 miles (+7,698)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,028 miles
    Test number
    367138065058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  15. Pass68,330 miles (+8,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    928892774093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail59,623 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    439366953073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass59,623 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    758216353004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,250 miles (+10,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    618452972033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    429676571067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,860 miles (+9,425)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    316086971063
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    831972960045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,435 miles (+8,432)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    980612760014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,003 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,003 miles
    Test number
    151936979473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,158 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,158 miles
    Test number
    590511548158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,071 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,071 miles
    Test number
    242933047109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,511 miles
    Test number
    923745646147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 VBF

Does LE03 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VBF is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VBF?
The MOT on LE03 VBF is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VBF done?
LE03 VBF was recorded at 135,096 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has LE03 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VBF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LE03 VBF 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 LE03 VBF find?
LE03 VBF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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