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YC53 FZT

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,629 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 113,629 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,556 miles

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,409 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 94,158 miles

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

engine check light on

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusty

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,158 miles

engine check light on

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusty

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,353 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,241 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,439 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

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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YC53 FZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC53 FZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 FZT registered?

YC53 FZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is YC53 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 FZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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