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YF53 KYU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,649 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 67,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,087 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,778 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 57,771 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,798 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,974 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 49,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,809 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,676 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,699 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in off/side/rear tyre

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 KYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

YF53 KYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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