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WV03 VJA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 VJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 138,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 118,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,784 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 113,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,680 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,064 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Seal Coated, wet weather

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,809 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,685 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer shoulder advise replace

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder on the verge of exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,168 miles

Cannot see rear pads

Offside Rear tyre innmer edge worn

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,364 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on rear brake disc inner faces n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on iner edge

rear number plate deterating

near side rear tyre very badly worn on iner edge advise replace

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on iner edges advise replace

both rear tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace ASAP

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,286 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly worn on iner edges

front tyres worn/ wearing on iner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,959 miles

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

both rear tyres bold inner edges.

n/s/f tyre bold outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

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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WV03 VJA 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 WV03 VJA, 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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WV03 VJA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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