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WP52 JSX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 JSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 123,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 123,962 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/cat gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 120,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/cat gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 109,163 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 103,260 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 103,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,851 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,851 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 88,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 88,763 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve stem perished/split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 74,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,726 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,726 miles

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

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 22 May 2013 61,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,193 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 37,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,740 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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WP52 JSX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WP52 JSX, 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 WP52 JSX registered?

WP52 JSX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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