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YD03 HJE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 141,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 132,627 miles

balljoint slight play

engine light on

exhaust has a minor leak

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,528 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear diff oil slightly leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear diff oil slightly leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,701 miles

near side rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2013 105,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,585 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 67,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,464 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,913 miles

play in rack bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2008 19,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in rack bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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