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WL03 UAH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,828 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides` (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 99,775 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides` (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,191 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water leak from radiator

Fail 19 Dec 2022 95,191 miles

Power steering malfunctioning belt slip (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

water leak from radiator

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slightly long travel

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,331 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

mil light illuminated. code p0135....(.lambda sensor bank 1)

Pass 25 May 2018 73,695 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 73,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 64,797 miles

nearside wiper slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 58,905 miles

Fuel tank insecure both outer straps (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 53,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 35,008 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 31,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 31,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,787 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)

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 UAH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WL03 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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