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RY03 YXZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,923 mi
Last recorded176,923 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 176,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 174,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 168,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 168,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 164,043 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 160,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm advise tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 153,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 144,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 129,242 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,649 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 YXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY03 YXZ, 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 RY03 YXZ registered?

RY03 YXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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