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WP52 JUA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,656 miles

crack in lower part of windscreen not affecting drivers view

headlight lens,s starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

crack in lower part of windscreen not affecting drivers view

headlight lens,s starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cracks to front screen along bottom not affecting view

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,184 miles

Lower crack in windscreen along bottom ,not affecting adversely drivers view of the road

Offside Front slight drag to brake when spun by hand

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish small cracks to tread area

headlight lens,s deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2015 62,946 miles

crack to windscreen nearside lower not encroaching into drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,470 miles

slight drag to offside front brake when spun by hand

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,206 miles

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 19 Sep 2012 48,578 miles

slight drag to near side front brake

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,995 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,995 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,104 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded badly.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,889 miles

o/s front tyre showing some wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,111 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 JUA 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 85%.

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 WP52 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

WP52 JUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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