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YJ03 TGW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 TGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 108,540 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 108,540 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,294 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 102,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 97,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2014 91,763 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 91,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 83,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 83,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,268 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 77,268 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,787 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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YJ03 TGW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJ03 TGW, 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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YJ03 TGW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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