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YD53 YBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,871 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undersealed, suspension and brake components covered

Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,920 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front head lamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,920 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Front head lamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate font incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,506 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 66,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,375 miles

Covers and shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,521 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,170 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 50,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,951 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,988 miles

tested when wet

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,810 miles

washer resevoir lid missing

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 YBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YD53 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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