MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard wire has been cut (8.2.1.1 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed due to lamba missing and eml light on leak middle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight handbrake travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight handbrake travel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer and offside rear outer sills corroding
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
slight diff oil leak
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
slight diff oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake has slight bind
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight perishing to rear tyres
front tyres worn on inner edges
all tyres wearing on edges
nail in o/s/r tyre
small cracks in both rear tyre treads
advise all four tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 YFW 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 DE53 YFW, 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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DE53 YFW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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