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W5 TLW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 83,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,711 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 70,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,798 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 66,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 60,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 56,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,608 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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W5 TLW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 W5 TLW, 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 W5 TLW registered?

W5 TLW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is W5 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 TLW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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