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YC03 ZRK

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,242 mi
Last recorded141,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroding at rear

windscreen cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2014 129,689 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 119,045 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 104,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 104,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,975 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

slight wear to inner shoulders to both NS & OS front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,636 miles

unable to see rear pads.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to see rear pads.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2007 41,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to osf tyre side wall

Pass 2 May 2006 30,815 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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YC03 ZRK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC03 ZRK, 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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YC03 ZRK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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