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YP03 VSC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,500 mi
Last recorded166,500 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VSC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2025 166,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 158,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 155,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 146,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 114,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,895 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 59,196 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 59,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,651 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 VSC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YP03 VSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP03 VSC registered?

YP03 VSC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is YP03 VSC safe to buy?

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