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WG53 BPY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 105,147 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,415 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 90,025 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake noisy when tested (sqeaks)

n/s washer jet getting weak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake noisy when tested (sqeaks)

n/s washer jet getting weak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,160 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Front wiper blades worn/noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,786 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

child seats fitted to os and ns rear

signs of leaks at water pump

wear in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,434 miles

1/Various protective panels fitted 2/Wear in both steering rack mounting bushs

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,434 miles

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

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

1/Various protective panels fitted 2/Wear in both steering rack mounting bushs

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,209 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 BPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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