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WA53 VWY

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 153,805 miles

Nearside Front head lamp cleaning devise broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 153,798 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head lamp cleaning devise broken

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 143,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 143,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Out sills corroeded

Offside Rear Outer Our sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,660 miles

n/s bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s rear tyre low on pressure and wearing low

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre worn to limits

Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,297 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,167 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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WA53 VWY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WA53 VWY, 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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WA53 VWY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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