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WP03 AOY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 AOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to sill sections noted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,079 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to sill sections noted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm spare fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,151 miles

n/s front tyre pressure low

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre pressure low

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,350 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 67,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,653 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,983 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,743 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 36,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,599 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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WP03 AOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP03 AOY, 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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WP03 AOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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