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YB03 YJT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YJT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,020 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,768 miles

general corrision under body

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrision under body

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 132,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 132,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 May 2009 114,088 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 114,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 90,625 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 68,597 miles

n/s/f tyre wall dammage

Pass 31 May 2006 475,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 475,120 miles

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

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 YJT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB03 YJT, 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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YB03 YJT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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