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WV03 VJN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,490 miles

Offside Front Signs of corrosion offside front under panel

Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,511 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 83,497 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,874 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine/under covers

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/under covers

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,120 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,006 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,712 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,712 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,655 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 61,509 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,035 miles

uneven wear both front and both rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,620 miles

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

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,988 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WV03 VJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WV03 VJN, 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 WV03 VJN registered?

WV03 VJN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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