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WL03 YOA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 YOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 91,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 87,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 74,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 67,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,684 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,235 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

rear registration plate starting to detriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,360 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,907 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 YOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YOA, 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 WL03 YOA registered?

WL03 YOA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is WL03 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 YOA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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