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RF03 YJJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,479 mi
Last recorded79,479 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 79,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,243 miles

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches,front,rear suspension,rear subframes and mountings

Fail 26 May 2017 77,243 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches,front,rear suspension,rear subframes and mountings

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,355 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe and mountings,rear suspension

Pass 20 May 2015 72,249 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe and mountings

Fail 19 May 2015 72,249 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear subframe and mountings

Pass 23 May 2014 67,864 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension,rear subframe,

Fail 23 May 2014 67,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear suspension,rear subframe,

Pass 17 May 2013 63,882 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear subframe,rear subframe mounts,n/s outer sill

Fail 17 May 2013 63,882 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,rear subframe,rear subframe mounts,n/s outer sill

Pass 26 May 2012 59,992 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear surspension,rear subframe mounts

Fail 25 May 2012 59,985 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear surspension,rear subframe mounts

Pass 27 May 2011 56,128 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear surspension,n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 May 2010 51,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 38,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,863 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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RF03 YJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJJ, 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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RF03 YJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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