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WD03 VMW

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,771 mi
Last recorded60,771 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VMW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,771 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,457 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,300 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,412 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre approx 2mm

Surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 45,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre approx 2mm

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

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges 205/55R16V

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 205/55R16V

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,234 miles

Nearside Front 205/55R16V tyre wearing edges

Offside Front 205/55R16V tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,097 miles

front 205/55R16V tyres wearing inner edges

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,962 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (205/55r16)

light surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,167 miles

offside rear 205/55R16V tyre tread showing signs of cracking/ deteriorating

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,544 miles

both front and offside rear 205/55R16V tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,365 miles

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,951 miles

nearside rear 205/55R16V tyre approx 3.5mm, and showing signs of perishing

offside rear 205/55R16V tyre approx 2.5mm, and showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,648 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished †

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 VMW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WD03 VMW, 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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WD03 VMW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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