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BF03 YHE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 123,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,228 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 93,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,802 miles

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills at rear.

O/S/F tyre worn low to inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,083 miles

Advance corrosion to N/S/R outer sill. Corrosion around battery.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advance corrosion to N/S/R outer sill. Corrosion around battery.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,386 miles

Centre brake lamp inop.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,457 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,537 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,300 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

High level brake lamp not all bulbs illuminating

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,961 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres are cracking in the tread

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,902 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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BF03 YHE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF03 YHE, 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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BF03 YHE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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