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YP03 VRZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,231 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,133 miles

Front tyre(s) nearside & offside worn on inner edge(s

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust non standard

rear nearside tyre inner wall badly perished - cords not showing at time of test

rear offside tyre inner wall damaged - cords not showing of time test

suspension / bodywork / wheels all non standard - no signs of chafing / interference at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,480 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack badly

rear brake discs corroded on working surface

Fail 10 Jan 2015 82,459 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack badly

rear brake discs corroded on working surface

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,276 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded inner egdes

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded inner egdes

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,421 miles

nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,421 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

rear brake pads not visable to inspect

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,533 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,305 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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YP03 VRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP03 VRZ, 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 YP03 VRZ registered?

YP03 VRZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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