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YF53 EVT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,256 mi
Last recorded142,256 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 142,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 142,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,591 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 123,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 116,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,413 miles

Offside 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 15 Jul 2014 111,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 94,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,965 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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YF53 EVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF53 EVT, 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 YF53 EVT registered?

YF53 EVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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