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EJ53 WYX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024
Fail 9 Jul 2024 148,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,794 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,151 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,378 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,310 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 131,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,095 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,095 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,265 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,826 miles

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

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

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)

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

fitted with undertrays

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,896 miles

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

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 27 Nov 2007 38,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,815 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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EJ53 WYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ53 WYX, 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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EJ53 WYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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