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WA52 VNJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 78,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,257 miles

Horn push ring worn / horn temperamental

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,986 miles

Under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,458 miles

Engine covers fitted. and under-trays fitted. unable to check all parts

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

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,882 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 48,881 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,283 miles

all brake discs rusted

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 48,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all brake discs rusted

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,369 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

power steering belt operation

Fail 30 Dec 2013 46,369 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

power steering belt operation

Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,921 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre sidewall surface cut

rear brake pads condition

Fail 5 Jan 2013 43,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre sidewall surface cut

rear brake pads condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,718 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,139 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,196 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,351 miles

both rear tyres centres worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,351 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 15,351 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)

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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WA52 VNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA52 VNJ, 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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WA52 VNJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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