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WM03 VVR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 VVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,628 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 120,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering feels notchy, req further investigation

Fail 29 Jun 2022 120,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering feels notchy, req further investigation

Pass 25 Jun 2021 117,566 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 115,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,829 miles

Offside Front cut in side wall of tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2019 112,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front cut in side wall of tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both nearside wheel inner rims have slight flats

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

advise nearside rear wheel inner rim has slight damage

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

o/s and n/s wipers split, but still clearing screen

slight handbrake travel

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

o/s and n/s wipers split, but still clearing screen

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,937 miles

n/s front wheel rim inner edge buckled

n/s rear tyre tread perished

o/s rear tyre tread badly perished, but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,785 miles

n/s front wheel rim buckled on inner edge

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface area

Fail 17 Oct 2013 91,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front wheel rim buckled on inner edge

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface area

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,603 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREAD EDGES.

CURB DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTTER SIDEWALL.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,667 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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WM03 VVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WM03 VVR, 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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WM03 VVR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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