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RF53 YPV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,534 mi
Last recorded102,534 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 102,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both sides dark (4.8.2 (a) (i))

turbo & non standard exhaust fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2018 92,761 miles

surface corrosion on underside covering all components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,698 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,701 miles

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

tested wet

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,701 miles

tested wet

Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,493 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,828 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,718 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,811 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,480 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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RF53 YPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF53 YPV, 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 RF53 YPV registered?

RF53 YPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is RF53 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 YPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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