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YB03 YHG

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YHG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 152,077 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 150,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,150 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,299 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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YB03 YHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YB03 YHG, 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 YB03 YHG registered?

YB03 YHG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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