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GY03 YLF

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

155,410 mi
Last recorded155,410 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 147,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 145,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Fail 28 Jun 2017 145,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 119,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,939 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear door and outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,402 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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GY03 YLF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY03 YLF, 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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GY03 YLF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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