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WM53 OWX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,100 miles

minor chip in windscreen

o/s front strut damp

Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,100 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor chip in windscreen

o/s front strut damp

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,969 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,289 miles

child seat n/s rear

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

slight scoring rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,580 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,239 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,221 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,732 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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WM53 OWX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WM53 OWX, 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 WM53 OWX registered?

WM53 OWX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM53 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 OWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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