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DE03 YNU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 YNU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 116,241 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,949 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,843 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,315 miles

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Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,324 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,667 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 60,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,302 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,302 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,668 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 foot brake low effort n/s and o/s

Pass 21 May 2008 22,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,501 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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DE03 YNU 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 80%.

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 DE03 YNU, 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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What year was DE03 YNU registered?

DE03 YNU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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