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WJ03 EXP

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 EXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 113,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,561 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,167 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion (rear)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,167 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion (rear)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 92,949 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,336 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,336 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,016 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,043 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,005 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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WJ03 EXP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ03 EXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ03 EXP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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