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WU53 VGX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,433 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,857 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres - wearing inner edge

rear brake discs inner corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres - wearing inner edge

rear brake discs inner corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,482 miles

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

rust on chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,482 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

rust on chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,655 miles

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

rust on under sills +chassis +subframe +suspension arms

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,655 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

rust on under sills +chassis +subframe +suspension arms

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,667 miles

rust on brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,667 miles

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

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

rust on brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,390 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,886 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

warp on front brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,958 miles

o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,353 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 27,353 miles

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

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

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

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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WU53 VGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 WU53 VGX, 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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WU53 VGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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