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BF53 YBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,625 mi
Last recorded139,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,625 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 139,617 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Tested on wet day & Muddy under the vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2018 130,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,102 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,748 miles

small crack to front windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,471 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,701 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)

rear discs inner face poor

rear tyres 225/45/17 front 215/45/17

Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,623 miles

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

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

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 discs inner face poor

rear tyres 225/45/17 front 215/45/17

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,897 miles

Slight grabbing on handbrake

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,895 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight grabbing on handbrake

some wear front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 59,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,787 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,840 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,589 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 YBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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