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YP53 SSO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 SSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 121,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion underbody and outer/inner sills including some area 30 cm away from all prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,216 miles

slight corrosion underbody and outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2020 120,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underbody and outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2019 117,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion occurring underbody/outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion occurring outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,457 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit outer lens slight crack

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 105,195 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear just befor flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear just befor flexi section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective power steering belt adjustment loose (2.3.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit outer lens slight crack

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 95,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,475 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 87,038 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,483 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 13 Oct 2009 59,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,321 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 SSO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP53 SSO, 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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YP53 SSO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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