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BF53 YBN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 132,361 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,922 miles

front number plate slightly loose

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,922 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

front number plate slightly loose

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,136 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 118,134 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

slight noise in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,905 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,591 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,309 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,177 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,177 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre just mot legal

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,928 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 YBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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