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YC53 RZJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,859 mi
Last recorded110,859 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 RZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,859 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 110,859 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs badly scored

Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,363 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper balljoint arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint balljoint arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,862 miles

light corrosion to both sills (rear)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

can not see rear pads through wheels

Fail 5 Sep 2015 93,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

can not see rear pads through wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,573 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,137 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 52,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,098 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 26,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 19,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,578 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 RZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RZJ, 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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YC53 RZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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