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YH03 BVF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 79,599 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,449 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 61,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,751 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,890 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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YH03 BVF 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 81.8%.

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 YH03 BVF, 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 YH03 BVF registered?

YH03 BVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is YH03 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 BVF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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