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WJ53 FTA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,752 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 FTA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

WJ53 FTA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WJ53 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 FTA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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