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WN03 HWB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 HWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 126,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,633 miles

bonnet stay insecure

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2016 108,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet stay insecure

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,191 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

N/S/R light unit cracked.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front & o/s rear tyres wearing / worn on edges

slight damage to n/s rear lamp unit

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,715 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,958 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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WN03 HWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN03 HWB, 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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WN03 HWB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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