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YG03 BYH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,653 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 96,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,904 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,805 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,415 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)

offside rear brake disc worn.(inside)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,458 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 23 Feb 2007 28,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,736 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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YG03 BYH 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 86.4%.

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 YG03 BYH, 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 YG03 BYH registered?

YG03 BYH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YG03 BYH safe to buy?

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