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AF53 WBY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,712 mi
Last recorded51,712 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,294 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,627 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 49,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,386 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 48,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,471 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,934 miles

high level stop not working

Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

high level stop not working

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,450 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,660 miles

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETEORATING

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,660 miles

O/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETEORATING

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,404 miles

Both front tyre tread depths low on inner edges

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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AF53 WBY 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 76%.

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 AF53 WBY, 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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AF53 WBY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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