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WJ03 LZK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,390 mi
Last recorded102,390 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,390 miles

Nearside Front upper ball joint has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front upper ball joint has slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,522 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,018 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,016 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,272 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,200 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 LZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

WJ03 LZK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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