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BF03 YKD

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,734 mi
Last recorded169,734 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 169,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 160,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 151,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 142,273 miles

Part of washer jets blocked however enough washer fluid to clear screen.

Fail 20 May 2016 142,271 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake caliper joint. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Part of washer jets blocked however enough washer fluid to clear screen.

Pass 30 May 2014 126,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 113,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 99,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,109 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,935 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,660 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,921 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 YKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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