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YM03 YVT

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,367 mi
Last recorded65,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 YVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,126 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 59,122 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,310 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 32,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 28,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,892 miles

1 nut missing from o/s/f road wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2006 25,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YM03 YVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YM03 YVT, 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 YM03 YVT registered?

YM03 YVT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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