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VT03 YCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,882 mi
Last recorded93,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT03 YCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 18 Mar 2025 93,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,903 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,712 miles

underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,506 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 79,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,557 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,164 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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VT03 YCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VT03 YCN, 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 VT03 YCN registered?

VT03 YCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is VT03 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT03 YCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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