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YR03 WUY

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 WUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,925 miles

light surface corrosion to under body

corrosion to rear sub frame assy./suspension components

rear brake dirt shields corroded/incomplete

Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plus o/side radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/side plus centre belts ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates are corroded

rear floor to sub frame tie rods are corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2021 79,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 79,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,596 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,975 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,271 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,553 miles

NSF TYRS PERISHED

OSR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,316 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,529 miles

front numberplate discoloured

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,790 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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YR03 WUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YR03 WUY, 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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YR03 WUY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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