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RF03 YJE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,813 mi
Last recorded140,813 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 140,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,747 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 135,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 31 May 2019 133,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,628 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,488 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,488 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2015 123,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 117,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear drive shaft outer gaiters starting to deteriroate

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear drive shaft outer gaiters starting to deteriroate

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,806 miles

light corrosion at rear

pans

Fail 22 Jun 2010 105,806 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion at rear

pans

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 92,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,388 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

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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RF03 YJE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RF03 YJE, 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 RF03 YJE registered?

RF03 YJE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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