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WN03 HXA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 HXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,254 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting broke (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted to offside rear/centre

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted to offside rear/centre

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,780 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf slight binding from brakes

osr tyre has slight damage to side wall

recommend battery test as starter motor seems slow to turn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

***** UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT - WILL BE CHECKED ON RETEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF TYRE HAS SUBSTANTIAL EDGE WEAR INNER AND OUTER

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp aim at upper limit

recommend battery test as starter motor seems slow to turn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,445 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front brake draging

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,545 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,858 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,113 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 HXA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WN03 HXA, 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 HXA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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