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YA53 ZZC

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,472 mi
Last recorded101,472 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,472 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 101,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,055 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 93,055 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 86,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,278 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,623 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 74,621 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 71,550 miles

All Tyres on Legal Limit

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,375 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,074 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,985 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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YA53 ZZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YA53 ZZC, 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 YA53 ZZC registered?

YA53 ZZC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 ZZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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