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YF52 WSW

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,575 mi
Last recorded111,575 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WSW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 111,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 106,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,206 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel binding, not allowing full inspection of wheel bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2016 54,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel binding, not allowing full inspection of wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,252 miles

both front tyres worn plus treads heavily cracking

exhaust systme corroded

offside rear on 1.6mm and tread cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,082 miles

cracking in both front tyre treads

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge & perishing.

slight binding on nearside front brake.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,857 miles

corrosion on rear antiroll bar.

front brake pads approx 80% worn.

imbalance on rear foot brake.

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

slight binding on nearside front brake.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,951 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cxracked

o/s/f wiper poor condition

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2011 42,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres cxracked

o/s/f wiper poor condition

o/s/r inner brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,469 miles

gear knob missing

n/s/r tyre split on outer side wall but not to cords

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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YF52 WSW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YF52 WSW, 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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YF52 WSW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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