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WD03 VKV

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,135 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 66,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,945 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 53,945 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,501 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,215 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,215 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 21,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 17,730 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 17,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,402 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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WD03 VKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WD03 VKV, 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 WD03 VKV registered?

WD03 VKV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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