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WJ03 XZS

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,903 mi
Last recorded177,903 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 177,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 177,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 177,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 176,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2022
Fail 5 May 2022 164,447 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 115,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,884 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 105,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

both rear brake discs corroding inner faces

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

o/s/wiper blade split on edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

both rear brake discs corroding inner faces

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

o/s/wiper blade split on edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,481 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,481 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 May 2010 57,782 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 18 Apr 2008 36,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,265 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 XZS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

WJ03 XZS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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