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GY03 YLX

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,080 mi
Last recorded48,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low on raised edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,176 miles

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully check brake pads

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,176 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

unable to fully check brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,073 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,179 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 YLX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

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

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