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YF52 WSE

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,092 miles

EML

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 128,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see print (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <4.00mm front disc worn (3.5.1g)

eml warning on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,914 miles

tracking recommended

Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,914 miles

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

tracking recommended

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,698 miles

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

offside no plate light bulb dim

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,698 miles

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

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

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

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)

offside no plate light bulb dim

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,610 miles

*** nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded ***

both rear tyres inner edge worn 225/45R17

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front track rod end gaitor pin holed

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,610 miles

*** nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded ***

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres inner edge worn 225/45R17

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front track rod end gaitor pin holed

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,974 miles

*** tracking recommended ***

both rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

Fail 16 Aug 2012 91,974 miles

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

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

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

*** tracking recommended ***

both rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,586 miles

offside rear brake noisey

Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,586 miles

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

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

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 76,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,677 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 66,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,928 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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YF52 WSE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF52 WSE, 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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YF52 WSE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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