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YHZ 5537

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Black Other 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,260 mi
Last recorded176,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHZ 5537
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 176,260 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 176,249 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 176,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 170,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 160,856 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,707 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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YHZ 5537 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Black with a 1,988cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHZ 5537, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHZ 5537 registered?

YHZ 5537 is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is YHZ 5537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHZ 5537 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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