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WV53 OAN

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 151,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 135,691 miles

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

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

o/s/f coil spring seems to be not located correctly

Fail 23 Jun 2021 135,690 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f brake backing plate missing

o/s/f coil spring seems to be not located correctly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 125,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 125,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cracked cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and O/s rear inner sill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,261 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,457 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,947 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2014 101,933 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,561 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2013 96,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,174 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,446 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,836 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven o/s effort lower.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,922 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,426 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 OAN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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