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YF53 KZW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,910 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shockies rusty

front subframe rusty

suspension bushes cracking

underneath very badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,907 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all shockies rusty

front subframe rusty

suspension bushes cracking

underneath very badly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,296 miles

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

surface rust all over fuel tank rusty

suspension bushes cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2019 157,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust all over fuel tank rusty

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,793 miles

general surface rust all over

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,939 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

general surface rust all over

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,399 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,677 miles

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

diff oil leak

general surface rust under car

Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 130,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,974 miles

rear suspension slight rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2012 112,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension slight rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,308 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,983 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,369 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,317 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,853 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 KZW 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 68.2%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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