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WF53 HKZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 HKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre low inner edge

Offside Front Tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre low inner edge

Rear Pads not fully visible

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,925 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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WF53 HKZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF53 HKZ, 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 WF53 HKZ registered?

WF53 HKZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is WF53 HKZ safe to buy?

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