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YF03 AYL

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,032 mi
Last recorded136,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 136,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 136,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,358 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to inner sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroding in areas (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear more on the inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear more on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is just starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower 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)

nearside rear tyre is just starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2012 105,148 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,148 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,663 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,469 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 56,199 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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YF03 AYL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF03 AYL, 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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What year was YF03 AYL registered?

YF03 AYL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 AYL safe to buy?

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