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GY03 YLL

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 102,918 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2025 101,882 miles

both outer sills corroding at the rear

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,979 miles

o/s & n/s outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,346 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,915 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,722 miles

Oil leak (diff housing) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,835 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round.

head lamp aim requiers slight adjustment

rear brake pads looking very low .

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,357 miles

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brake examination , can not see all round condition of brake linings.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise full brake check

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,639 miles

light oil leak from diff

road wheels to be removed and brake lineings to be checked all round.

strong advise o/s/f brake has a slight bind, brake pads may be worn low , the brake discs are in very good condition at this mowment in time.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,686 miles

front brake balance 200 / 230.

front brake reading, 300 / 300 .

hand brake 160 // 150.

rear brake reading , 200 / 220 .

seek advice on o/s/f brake caliper , new pads fitted , brake is binding.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 72,686 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake balance 200 / 230.

front brake reading, 300 / 300 .

hand brake 160 // 150.

rear brake reading , 200 / 220 .

seek advice on o/s/f brake caliper , new pads fitted , brake is binding.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 45,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,052 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,140 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 23,140 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)

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 YLL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YLL, 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 GY03 YLL registered?

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

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