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WU53 VGY

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 103,702 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,843 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 97,843 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,664 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 86,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 86,158 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,731 miles

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

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

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

coolant stains from water pump

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,457 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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WU53 VGY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 WU53 VGY, 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 WU53 VGY registered?

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

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