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EJ53 WYY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,582 mi
Last recorded155,582 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,582 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 155,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and rear rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front and rear tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,898 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,476 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,185 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 WYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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