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YD03 HJA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,969 mi
Last recorded117,969 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 HJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leaks visible

underside showing corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,649 miles

rust under vechile

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,553 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on side walls but not showing cords.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,494 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 81,494 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,013 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,011 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,577 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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YD03 HJA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YD03 HJA, 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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YD03 HJA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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