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YP53 BOF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 BOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,448 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 12 Oct 2016 119,432 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 6 Oct 2015 111,752 miles

slight play in steering rack mountings.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,752 miles

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

slight play in steering rack mountings.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,444 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,814 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 58,432 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,625 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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YP53 BOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP53 BOF, 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 YP53 BOF registered?

YP53 BOF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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