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LE03 YLN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 YLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 120,380 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 119,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leakig (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,269 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,609 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,818 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,649 miles

ADVISE[ all road tyers.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,649 miles

ADVISE[ all road tyers.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 85,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,445 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre has damage to sidewall

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded / body damage / n/s/f tyre split

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded / body damage / n/s/f tyre split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,913 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,317 miles

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,317 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,621 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,621 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,040 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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LE03 YLN 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 LE03 YLN, 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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LE03 YLN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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