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OY53 WHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,316 mi
Last recorded67,316 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 67,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 63,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 62,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,409 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,577 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r bumper and lamp damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,225 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,357 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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OY53 WHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY53 WHA, 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 OY53 WHA registered?

OY53 WHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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