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WV03 VKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 VKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre; shallow splits to inner side wall appears to be leading to structure failure. **ADVISE ATT**.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SLIGHT LIFT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing stud sheared off (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre; shallow splits to inner side wall appears to be leading to structure failure. **ADVISE ATT**.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint SLIGHT LIFT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,591 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,849 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 91,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,604 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,604 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,074 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,455 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 VKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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