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BF53 YBO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 128,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 121,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 121,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 120,605 miles

underside of car corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 120,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of car corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,256 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 120,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,920 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 105,390 miles

front brake imbalance on mot limits

general underbody corrosion to suspension and rear inner sills all rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 13 May 2017 105,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance on mot limits

general underbody corrosion to suspension and rear inner sills all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 May 2016 99,257 miles

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

front axle tread feathering on inner edges

o/s rear damper misting in oil

Fail 4 May 2016 99,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bodywork showing signs of deteriation

front axle tread feathering on inner edges

o/s rear damper misting in oil

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,305 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,841 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,568 miles

all tyres 3/4 tread and close to 1/6 m m inner edge advice replacing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,617 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 2 Apr 2009 34,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,968 miles

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

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 YBO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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