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RE53 YPY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,545 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,545 miles

rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,394 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracked, spliting and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and spliting

offside front tyre tread cracked and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 72,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn edges

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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RE53 YPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE53 YPY, 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 RE53 YPY registered?

RE53 YPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is RE53 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 YPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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