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WV03 VJY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 162,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 157,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 157,135 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 157,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 156,174 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 156,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 155,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,931 miles

Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,413 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,080 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,252 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 38,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,571 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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WV03 VJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV03 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV03 VJY registered?

WV03 VJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is WV03 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 VJY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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