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YL03 BVU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,547 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,275 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides under seals (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 119,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 108,669 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full insection of under body componants

Fail 22 May 2014 108,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body covers fitted not allowing full insection of under body componants

Pass 16 May 2013 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2012 92,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 91,482 miles

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2011 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertray fitted

Fail 15 May 2010 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 79,473 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,981 miles

tyres worn to 1.6 nail in tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,979 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear disc glazed.

tyres worn to 1.6 nail in tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,532 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 BVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL03 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

YL03 BVU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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