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YH03 BVN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 113,011 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 84,039 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,621 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 66,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,682 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 BVN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

YH03 BVN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is YH03 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 BVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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