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BF03 YHM

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,834 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 73,053 miles

Both front tyre perishing / cracking on side walls

Both front tyres damaged on side walls

Brake fliud level low

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Engine oil leak

N/S/R tyre starting to crack /split on inner side wall

Oil leak on rear diff

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,053 miles

Both front tyre perishing / cracking on side walls

Both front tyres damaged on side walls

Brake fliud level low

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Engine oil leak

N/S/R tyre starting to crack /split on inner side wall

Oil leak on rear diff

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 70,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 66,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 57,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,130 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 YHM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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