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SN03 YLK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 YLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 87,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 78,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,861 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,576 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,398 miles

smear at front wipers

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,684 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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SN03 YLK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SN03 YLK, 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 SN03 YLK registered?

SN03 YLK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SN03 YLK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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