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WM52 DZE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,580 miles

Front Components corroded Both Sides n/s & o/s

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Components Corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 122,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Components corroded Both Sides n/s & o/s

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Components Corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,277 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 117,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure support brace corroded and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,414 miles

Headlamp aim weak

Underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 112,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim weak

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2022 107,987 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Both lower suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear exhaust pipe rusted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 103,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 103,721 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides unable to test wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,343 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Rear condition number plate

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2020 94,323 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Rear condition number plate

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,289 miles

Front Lower both sides stabilizing bushes worn

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower both sides stabilizing bushes worn

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 81,468 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,720 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,355 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,702 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,345 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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WM52 DZE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM52 DZE, 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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WM52 DZE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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