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WJ53 CXT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc shield corroded & insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,757 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc shield corroded & insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,205 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PLATE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH/SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME BRACKET CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE PLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH/SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME BRACKET CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear UNDER SIDE VERY CORRODED

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe strap corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,355 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake calliper damp

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,164 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens loose (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded.

underbody corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,206 miles

brake backing plates corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 86,203 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake backing plates corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with some suspension components (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing their inside edges

tracking check required

Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

ns washer jet partialy blocked but clearing screen

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,280 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,028 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 CXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ53 CXT, 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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WJ53 CXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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