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WJ53 CXN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 117,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,938 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,750 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,188 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,909 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,631 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED BADLY

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,631 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED BADLY

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,582 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,655 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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WJ53 CXN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ53 CXN, 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 WJ53 CXN registered?

WJ53 CXN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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