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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

LE03 VFJMOT history

LE03 VFJ is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LE03 VFJ silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,879 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VFJ was last recorded at 82,879 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,841 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,879 miles
  • 2025 – 80,966 miles
  • 2024 – 79,197 miles
  • 2023 – 77,542 miles
  • 2022 – 75,673 miles
  • 2021 – 73,344 miles
  • 2020 – 71,378 miles
  • 2019 – 69,123 miles
  • 2018 – 66,877 miles
  • 2017 – 63,980 miles
  • 2016 – 60,940 miles
  • 2015 – 60,679 miles
  • 2014 – 54,280 miles
  • 2013 – 51,643 miles
  • 2012 – 48,041 miles
  • 2011 – 44,404 miles
  • 2010 – 38,217 miles
  • 2009 – 30,463 miles
  • 2008 – 27,629 miles
  • 2007 – 22,769 miles
  • 2006 – 17,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,879 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    319319169114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail82,841 miles (+1,875)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    484075677844
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    695321617794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,966 miles (+1,769)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    775720394792
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,197 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    340298850104
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail79,197 miles (+1,655)1 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    640401548387
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    852411444113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,539 miles (+1,866)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    623765867862
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass75,673 miles (+2,329)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    619141684846
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass73,344 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    505733313374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass71,378 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    747987980773
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,123 miles (+2,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,123 miles
    Test number
    460249782055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,877 miles (+2,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,877 miles
    Test number
    116494339082
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded.

  14. Pass63,980 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    445610523008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail63,980 miles (+3,040)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    998617190891
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,940 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,940 miles
    Test number
    345408730352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,679 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    342659240360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind

  18. Pass57,411 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,411 miles
    Test number
    809622105036
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,280 miles (+2,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    268049504084
    • NoteNearside front tyre edge worn

  20. Pass51,643 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    359160413017
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox sump area

  21. Fail51,463 miles (+3,422)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    696550513019
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox sump area

  22. Pass48,041 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    675721712066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    238437211074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,404 miles (+6,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,404 miles
    Test number
    958527311096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass38,217 miles (+7,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,217 miles
    Test number
    132975510461
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass30,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    890346319034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail30,463 miles (+2,834)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    900476919032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass27,629 miles (+4,860)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    780672558022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  29. Pass22,769 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    170773557477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,414 miles
    Test number
    211961456025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 VFJ

Does LE03 VFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 VFJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VFJ?
The MOT on LE03 VFJ is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 VFJ done?
LE03 VFJ was recorded at 82,879 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,287 miles a year.
Has LE03 VFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VFJ has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE03 VFJ 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 VFJ find?
LE03 VFJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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