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BF03 YHG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,026 mi
Last recorded97,026 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,833 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,371 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,693 miles

High level led brakelight not working. two front tyres low on edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,917 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 YHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YHG, 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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What year was BF03 YHG registered?

BF03 YHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 YHG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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