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WJ03 FBF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,450 mi
Last recorded56,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 56,450 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,454 miles

Offside wiper slight split

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,535 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,682 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to wear limit indicators

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres @ 3mm and has slight age related cracking/perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres @ 3mm and has slight age related cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,533 miles

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2010 22,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,472 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 18,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level getting low

unable to fully check underbody due to covers

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,460 miles

brake fluid level getting low

unable to fully check underbody due to covers

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,648 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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WJ03 FBF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBF, 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 WJ03 FBF registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ03 FBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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