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YV03 WSE

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 98,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,349 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 96,222 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,972 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,385 miles

Front front wipers poor

Front headlamps have blue tint

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sections of sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 89,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front wipers poor

Front headlamps have blue tint

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sections of sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,407 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 83,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 80,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,653 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 74,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 69,977 miles

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 26 May 2010 62,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,852 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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YV03 WSE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YV03 WSE, 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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YV03 WSE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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