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WP03 VKH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,250 mi
Last recorded123,250 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,250 miles

Suspension components corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,075 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nailed

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside rear suspension arms with slight play at the outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 117,017 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nailed

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside rear suspension arms with slight play at the outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,578 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 60,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,008 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 22,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,983 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 VKH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP03 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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