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YG03 BYJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,999 mi
Last recorded101,999 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,631 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 96,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,573 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,677 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,045 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,808 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 BYJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG03 BYJ registered?

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

Is YG03 BYJ safe to buy?

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