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YH03 BVE

2003 Lexus IS200 S

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,218 mi
Last recorded110,218 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 S72,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Outer sill corroeded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,224 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,492 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,735 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 70,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,322 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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YH03 BVE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 72,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH03 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH03 BVE registered?

YH03 BVE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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