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BU52 YPE

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2020 90,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 65,932 miles

Vehicle fitted with blue headlamp bulbs but light output is predominantly white

Fail 12 May 2018 65,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle fitted with blue headlamp bulbs but light output is predominantly white

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 57,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,286 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 11,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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BU52 YPE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU52 YPE, 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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BU52 YPE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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