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Y3 AKY

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,337 mi
Last recorded165,337 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 AKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 165,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 160,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 158,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 153,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and anti roll bar corrded

general body corrosion

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 152,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements nearside and offside (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray and sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and anti roll bar corrded

general body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 145,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust shield corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,737 miles

Offside Rear bumper loose

Rear body has slight damage at the spare tyre area

Rear caliper not allowing the inspection of brake pads

general body and suspension arms corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2020 127,769 miles

Rear body has slight damage at the spare tyre area

Rear calliper not allowing the inspection of brake pads

general body and suspention arm corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,008 miles

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

Rear body has slight damage at the spare tyre area

Rear subframe arms slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 118,006 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Rear body has slight damage at the spare tyre area

Rear subframe arms slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,610 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,028 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,349 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear very low

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear very low

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,989 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,854 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,672 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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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Y3 AKY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y3 AKY, 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 Y3 AKY registered?

Y3 AKY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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