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WN03 HWC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

220,606 mi
Last recorded220,606 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 220,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 215,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch in strut tower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch strut tower area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 211,266 miles

Central fuel tank heatshield badly corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage also has a loose mounting bolt but pump still secure (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 208,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 208,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 203,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Nearside Rear suspension subframe brace corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear suspension subrame brace corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 200,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill has corrosion

Offside Rear sill has corrosion

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 196,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 192,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 192,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 187,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 182,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 167,326 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 148,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 127,004 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 104,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underneath vehicle showing signs of corroison

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,762 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,191 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

f/o/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,919 miles

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

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

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 40,058 miles

both rear tyres worn un-evenly

f/n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,585 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 HWC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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