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BF53 YBJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,395 mi
Last recorded153,395 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 153,395 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,888 miles

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,099 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 138,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,722 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 131,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 104,135 miles

o/s/f disc in poor condition-inner egde

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,135 miles

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

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

o/s/f disc in poor condition-inner egde

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,302 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted and slightlry worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted and slightlry worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

offside front brake disc pitted on inside surface

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 76,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,024 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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BF53 YBJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF53 YBJ, 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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BF53 YBJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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