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VF03 YAV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YAV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 115,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 114,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 114,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 110,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 103,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,922 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,261 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,082 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 73,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,297 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,551 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,563 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 34,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,468 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,468 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 24,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,083 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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VF03 YAV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF03 YAV, 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 VF03 YAV registered?

VF03 YAV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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