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WF03 ONA

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,360 mi
Last recorded107,360 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 ONA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,360 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

limited vision of rear brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,782 miles

Underneath the rear of the vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 105,762 miles

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

Underneath the rear of the vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner bush of lower arm advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 103,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from downpipe joint to center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner bush of lower arm advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,251 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of N/S/F lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 102,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of N/S/F lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight slightly loose on upperfixing

Offside O/S headlight upper fixing bracket broken but headlight only slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 31,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 25,650 miles

anti-freeze stains behind water pump

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 17,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,274 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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WF03 ONA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WF03 ONA, 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 WF03 ONA registered?

WF03 ONA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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