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YF53 KYO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,493 mi
Last recorded123,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has a sticker but not outside of specified limits

Fail 21 Dec 2016 110,483 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter clearly missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has a sticker but not outside of specified limits

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,496 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,643 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 85,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,602 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 66,588 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,036 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 35,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,268 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,268 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 KYO 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 70.6%.

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 YF53 KYO, 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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YF53 KYO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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