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RY52 WZX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,867 miles

Central Rear Inner Rear Differential has Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 93,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Inner Rear Differential has Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,107 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,414 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,502 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges....close to minimum limits

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

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

Rear tyres worn below 2mm tread depth.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,117 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 31,083 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,254 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,236 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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RY52 WZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RY52 WZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY52 WZX registered?

RY52 WZX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is RY52 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 WZX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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