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WL03 TCY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 TCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 58,339 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,656 miles

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2021 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,209 miles

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

corrosion on rear underbody and components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,939 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,453 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,692 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 25 Oct 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 34,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre slight worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 29,228 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 29,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,401 miles

slight movement at steering rack fixing mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2011 21,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight movement at steering rack fixing mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,092 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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WL03 TCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WL03 TCY, 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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WL03 TCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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