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BF03 YKL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,288 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has very slight movement in the bushes.

The o/s headlight damaged.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,158 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,741 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,530 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 71,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,845 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,898 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,791 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2008 45,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres, tread wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,270 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 YKL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YKL, 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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What year was BF03 YKL registered?

BF03 YKL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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