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AY03 ZWK

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 96,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to cords (tracking needs checking)

Fail 1 Jun 2023 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/zr17 on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to cords (tracking needs checking)

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,912 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,437 miles

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

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

offside rear & nearside rear body sills corroded but not holed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,084 miles

nearside rear sill corroded but not corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,070 miles

both outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,352 miles

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

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

offside rear & nearside rear body sills corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,487 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,142 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 62,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,836 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2008 40,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,028 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,028 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,687 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 ZWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

AY03 ZWK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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