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RY03 YXT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror poor quality

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 116,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 111,512 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND BOLD ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

OBJECT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS COMING LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 25 May 2018 111,512 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING AND BOLD ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OBJECT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS COMING LOOSE

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 19 May 2017 104,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 104,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,776 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Undercover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,740 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,999 miles

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

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

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Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,434 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,482 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,679 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 70,663 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 70,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,139 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,193 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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RY03 YXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY03 YXT, 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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RY03 YXT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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