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AY03 ZWB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,039 mi
Last recorded69,039 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,039 miles

Damage to driver door edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 69,039 miles

Damage to driver door edge

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,424 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,189 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,660 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,453 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,440 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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AY03 ZWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 ZWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY03 ZWB registered?

AY03 ZWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZWB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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