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DE53 YFW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 110,760 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 105,692 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 105,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 105,522 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 100,549 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 100,549 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,087 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,012 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,790 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 70,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,408 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,049 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,049 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,535 miles

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,322 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,465 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,441 miles

advise all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,582 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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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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