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WN03 HWU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,463 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Jun 2017 76,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 May 2016 74,784 miles

clutch slipping

osr light lens damaged

rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 25 May 2015 73,140 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 30 May 2014 70,910 miles

o/s/r light damaged

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 30 May 2014 70,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r light damaged

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,233 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering component

Pass 25 May 2012 65,724 miles

o/s/r disc pitted

Fail 25 May 2012 65,724 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 19 May 2011 63,501 miles

slightly damaged wheel rims

Fail 19 May 2011 63,496 miles

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

slightly damaged wheel rims

Pass 22 May 2010 58,686 miles

O/s rear light lense damaged

Slight damage to o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,826 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 45,826 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,662 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,659 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 HWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HWU, 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 WN03 HWU registered?

WN03 HWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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