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YF03 XLY

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 XLY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,091 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 127,070 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,944 miles

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,944 miles

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

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

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly loose

boot full

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,974 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,177 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,155 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 55,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XLY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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