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YM03 YWC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,191 mi
Last recorded175,191 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 YWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 175,191 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 175,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,036 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 166,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 157,382 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 148,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 137,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 127,051 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 119,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,949 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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YM03 YWC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM03 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

YM03 YWC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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