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YH53 EZG

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 121,793 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 121,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,785 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 114,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,130 miles

covers fitted over outer sill panels

nearside front tyre inner tyre wall in poor condition

under trays fitted over some testable items

Fail 6 Jan 2018 110,027 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

covers fitted over outer sill panels

nearside front tyre inner tyre wall in poor condition

under trays fitted over some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,083 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,233 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 92,196 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 34,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front & both rear tyres badly perished & cracked

off side front tyre badly worn on inside edge !

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on iner edges

near side front tyre side wall damaged

sills slightly damaged at rear jacking points

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,178 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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YH53 EZG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH53 EZG, 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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YH53 EZG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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