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BF03 YJK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,337 mi
Last recorded164,337 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 164,337 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 142,878 miles

1/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 9 Apr 2013 142,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

1/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,318 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Fail 6 Apr 2012 133,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 21 Jan 2011 121,407 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON STEERING RACK BUSHES

Fail 21 Jan 2011 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON STEERING RACK BUSHES

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,801 miles

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 8 Feb 2010 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

1/ ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,156 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,854 miles

both front brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 98,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,483 miles

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

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

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

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 YJK 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 60%.

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 BF03 YJK, 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 YJK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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