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YK52 BGL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 140,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 140,177 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2018

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear suspension serifs corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 4 May 2018

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear suspension serifs corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,538 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

front no plate cracked

offside mirror cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres on 2mm

front no plate cracked

offside mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 128,113 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brakes noisy

N/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

O/S Mirror glass damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Windows tinted in front of 'B'pillar

Fail 29 Apr 2016 128,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brakes noisy

N/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

O/S Mirror glass damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Windows tinted in front of 'B'pillar

Pass 21 Apr 2015 124,675 miles

N/s/f Tyre Cracking Inner Sidewall

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s Door Mirror Cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside Vehicle Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 120,559 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

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

O/S/F tyres inner sidewall damaged

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 120,559 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both front wipers starting to smeer screen

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

O/S/F tyres inner sidewall damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,149 miles

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

N/S/F Tyres inner sidewall has several deep cuts

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places

N/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S (Drivers) Mirror glass cracked

O/S/F Tyres inner sidewall damaged in several places

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,541 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,061 miles

front tyres worn inner edges †keep eye on offside rear tyre only 2.8m

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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YK52 BGL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK52 BGL, 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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YK52 BGL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 February 2003.

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