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YC53 GDJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - inner edge worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 4mm also cracking n tread and worn on edges - inner edge worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body and axel corrosion

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Rear Sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure at Rear

Fail 16 Oct 2017 76,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Rear Sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure at Rear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,888 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

o/s/f inner tyre cracked & perished

under tray covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/17 (4.1.D.1b)

under tray covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

o/s/f inner tyre cracked & perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,426 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,957 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 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

YC53 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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