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HD03 WNZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 WNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 159,205 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

floor pans and sills very weak and corroded badly

front ball joints very noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2023 159,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

floor pans and sills very weak and corroded badly

front ball joints very noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2022 156,285 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust very poor and temp repairs

front suspension noisy

underside floor and sills all corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 156,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust very poor and temp repairs

front suspension noisy

underside floor and sills all corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,965 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

sills and floor corroded

steering very noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

steering noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 143,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,958 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,050 miles

front sides dim

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 21 Jul 2015 126,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front sides dim

nearside rear light unit damaged

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,858 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,460 miles

rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,018 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

front tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,960 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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HD03 WNZ 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 HD03 WNZ, 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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HD03 WNZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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