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VO03 WWV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 WWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge Tyre

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

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 153,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 153,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 146,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 146,293 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,525 miles

nearside rear tyre cut/splits to inner sidewall

offside front tyre cuts/splits to inner sidewall

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 122,891 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,138 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,463 miles

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

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

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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VO03 WWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO03 WWV, 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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VO03 WWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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