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YH53 URM

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 URM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,118 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 130,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 125,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 125,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,708 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 114,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 114,282 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,665 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,189 miles

All Tyres Cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,975 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,972 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear inner rear discs corroded

nearside front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,190 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 URM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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