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YJ03 ZOT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 92,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 92,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,732 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear axel slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

EM light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,721 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,442 miles

tyres wearing unevenly all round.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

all underside components have slight corrosion on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,495 miles

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

both rear discs have corrosionon both faces

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,277 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 ZOT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZOT, 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 ZOT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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