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YL03 BVN

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,293 miles

offside rear outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2024 119,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bush collar corroded also mounting brackets broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front bush collar corroded. also mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear outer sill holed and corroded

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Apr 2023 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,154 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,013 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,173 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,321 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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YL03 BVN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL03 BVN, 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 YL03 BVN registered?

YL03 BVN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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