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YH53 URR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,102 mi
Last recorded146,102 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 URR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 134,895 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 134,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 129,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 129,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 121,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs excessively pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,842 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,411 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 110,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,320 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 74,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,996 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 URR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URR, 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 YH53 URR registered?

YH53 URR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is YH53 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 URR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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