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BF03 YHU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,453 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,699 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 125,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,190 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,149 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,373 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm and 6yrs old

both rear tyres 5yrs old

rear pads low

surface corr to all discs

Pass 28 Feb 2013 108,198 miles

all tyres 7+ yrs old

rear pads very low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,368 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,929 miles

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

Pass 28 Feb 2009 81,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 73,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CRACK IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM.

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,355 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 YHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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