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YH03 BVM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,568 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,462 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,364 miles

NOTE...Under body covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,516 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips to screen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,216 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre has a number of small cuts to inner and outer walls

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,600 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres on 3mm

brake fluid level below max

unable to check underbody due to plastic undershields

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,157 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,206 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 BVM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVM, 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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YH03 BVM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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