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WG53 BOV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,474 mi
Last recorded62,474 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 BOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,474 miles

Rear Rear subframe stabilizer bars are corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear subframe support mounts corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,284 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,610 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,518 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer raised sections..

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner raised section..(3mm)

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 BOV 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 WG53 BOV, 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 WG53 BOV registered?

WG53 BOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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