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YC53 GCM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,706 miles

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

rear discs corroded/pads appear low.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,706 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded/pads appear low.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,212 miles

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

rear discs corroded/pads appear low/noisy operation.n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall. o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder. rear fog switch upside down. N/S/F ABS SENSOR LOOM TOO TIGHT IN ROUTING.coolant leak around radiator

Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,212 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded/pads appear low/noisy operation.n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall. o/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder. rear fog switch upside down. N/S/F ABS SENSOR LOOM TOO TIGHT IN ROUTING.coolant leak around radiator

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,242 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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YC53 GCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC53 GCM, 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 YC53 GCM registered?

YC53 GCM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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