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WF52 WCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,583 mi
Last recorded159,583 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 159,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 159,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 153,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 147,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 140,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 140,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,745 miles

Front brake pads worn low - aprox 4mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers are weak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,930 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front number plate marked/delaminating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outersill corroded and holed - just outside prescribed areas

Rear number plate marked/delaminating

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2017 95,930 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Front number plate marked/delaminating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear outersill corroded and holed - just outside prescribed areas

Rear number plate marked/delaminating

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,820 miles

Front number plate marked/delaminating

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate marked/delaminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight lenses frosting

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,193 miles

early corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

front number plate faded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,662 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

minor stonechips to screen

rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low tread(just over 2mm)

o/s/r tyre low tread (2.5mm)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low(aprox 3mm)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,307 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,666 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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WF52 WCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WF52 WCN, 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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WF52 WCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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