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RY53 YOD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,608 mi
Last recorded95,608 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YOD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 95,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,785 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 87,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,448 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,103 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 75,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,508 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 63,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,579 miles

both rear tyres cut on inner wall but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked but not too cords.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked but not too cords.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks but not to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,401 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks but not to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,917 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 23,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,583 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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RY53 YOD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY53 YOD, 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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RY53 YOD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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