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YP03 VSL

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 VSL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,096 miles

underside stating to corrode slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 96,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,666 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,095 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2017 77,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,174 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,035 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 51,822 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,070 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 VSL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YP03 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

YP03 VSL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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