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RJ03 YKU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 YKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/R17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 215/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,902 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,905 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,078 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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RJ03 YKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 YKU, 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 RJ03 YKU registered?

RJ03 YKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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