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AY03 ZWJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 139,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,269 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,396 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 55,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,234 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,228 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,618 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 ZWJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

AY03 ZWJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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