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EG03 YLC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,278 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster loose

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

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

both sill lips damaged

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and components

Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,167 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,464 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 77,464 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 63,795 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,101 miles

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

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

power steering fluid a little low in reservoir

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,773 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,189 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,166 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,257 miles

nearside rear tyre small cuts to outer wall

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,235 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,977 miles

offside front tyre inner wall splitting

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,932 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has several small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre outer wall has several small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,959 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 19,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,679 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

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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EG03 YLC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EG03 YLC, 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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EG03 YLC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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