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YF03 CSZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,877 mi
Last recorded94,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 94,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened quarter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened quarter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 95,730 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MISSING WHERE FITTED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 90,027 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 86,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,699 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,235 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,097 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 CSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

YF03 CSZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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