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BF53 YBZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,016 mi
Last recorded137,016 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,588 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,790 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,430 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 74,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,225 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,261 miles

Both tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,992 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 YBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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