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RK53 WCM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,710 miles

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 106,710 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,710 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker upper windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,710 miles

Offside Front bumper end loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small chunks out of sidewall, not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,429 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 106,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 105,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength in side boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,716 miles

Nearside Rear service brakes low reading

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,387 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,236 miles

BOTH front tyre worn on inner shoulder / tread bands.

Offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

There appears to be a coolant leak/s on heater hoses in the engine bay.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH front tyre worn on inner shoulder / tread bands.

Offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

There appears to be a coolant leak/s on heater hoses in the engine bay.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,880 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

The rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,126 miles

the rear brake pads are low

Fail 21 Jun 2013 76,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres are wearing smooth on the inner side walls

the n/s front tyre has slight damage on the outer side wall and is in poor condition

the rear brake pads are low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,923 miles

the n/s front tyre is heavily damaged on the outer side wall

the n/s front tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

the rear brake pads are very low, at limit!!!

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,784 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake pads are wearing thin.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,868 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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RK53 WCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK53 WCM, 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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RK53 WCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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