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YR03 DYT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,611 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,832 miles

Child seat fitted to the n/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,767 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,023 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,110 miles

All 4 Tyre Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,694 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,329 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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YR03 DYT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YR03 DYT, 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 YR03 DYT registered?

YR03 DYT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YR03 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 DYT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR03 DYT have outstanding finance?

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