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WV53 NZO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,519 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 114,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame bracket corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 98,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame bracket corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,884 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,390 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,388 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 65,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,459 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,453 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,489 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 49,185 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,511 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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WV53 NZO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WV53 NZO, 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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WV53 NZO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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