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YD53 SFY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 SFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 140,172 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and /o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inappropriately repaired (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both drivers / passenger side mid sill weak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 111,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

both drivers / passenger side mid sill weak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,758 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,753 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,402 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded underside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,639 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges worn

handbrake light on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 92,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres edges worn

handbrake light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

suspect tracking out

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,073 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,749 miles

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

advise rear brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,749 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,848 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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YD53 SFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD53 SFY, 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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YD53 SFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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