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WJ03 FAM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FAM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Body kit fitted obscuring some components

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated most (4.11 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,976 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills not excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,795 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,680 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,663 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,741 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,211 miles

n/s/r/o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,474 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,486 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,086 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,749 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)

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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WJ03 FAM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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