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YC03 ZRN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,234 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 9 Feb 2021 137,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake near end of travel

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,621 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 132,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

parking brake imbalanced

rear tyres low on tread,tread damage

small play found in rear suspension arms

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2019 132,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

parking brake imbalanced

rear tyres low on tread,tread damage

small play found in rear suspension arms

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills starting to corrode

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 130,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills starting to corrode

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,285 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 124,379 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 124,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,592 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

run out nearside rear brake disc

stone chipped windscreen "A" zone

Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,592 miles

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear

run out nearside rear brake disc

stone chipped windscreen "A" zone

strong advice check steering geometry

Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,765 miles

nearside rear brake pad retaining pins and springs require attention.(caliper worn?corroded)secure at present.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,270 miles

Stone chipped windscreen just under 10 mm "A" zone.

slight rear brake judder

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

215/45/17 w

Stone chipped windscreen just under 10 mm "A" zone.

both nfront tyres worn very badly inner edges ,cords almost exposed.close to limits

slight rear brake judder

tracking or geometry problems??

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,443 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,854 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,623 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,623 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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YC03 ZRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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