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BF03 YKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,801 miles

both rear outer sills coroded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 106,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear outer sills coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,599 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rose joint slight play (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,847 miles

Both rear tyres punctured, and approaching wear limits on inside edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,559 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 YKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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