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WP52 JSY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,265 mi
Last recorded121,265 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,265 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,845 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,942 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges badly

Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,942 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges badly

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,658 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 36,658 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,628 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 JSY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

WP52 JSY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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