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WG53 AXV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,259 miles

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

OS headlamp deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,188 miles

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Suggest check rear brake pads

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Suggest check rear brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,555 miles

OS headlamp deteriorated

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,688 miles

OS headlamp deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,542 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,665 miles

offside rear brake disc is corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,173 miles

rear brake pads appear low

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,150 miles

front pads 4000 miles approx

slight lip on front brake disc

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 34,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,543 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,933 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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WG53 AXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG53 AXV, 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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WG53 AXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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