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AX03 BYB

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,207 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 90,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 84,498 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,119 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 55,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 May 2009 51,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,561 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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AX03 BYB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX03 BYB, 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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AX03 BYB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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