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YF53 LAA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,141 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,445 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,528 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,528 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,525 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,258 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,084 miles

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

fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,084 miles

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

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

fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror slightly deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror slightly deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 78,047 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 78,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,372 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,289 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 LAA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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