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YR03 WUT

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 WUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 106,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,885 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 77,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre wall has cuts but not to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,968 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,010 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

under tray fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2009 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

under tray fitted.

Pass 29 May 2008 53,626 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 53,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

cracks on o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the tread

Fail 1 Jun 2007 46,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,034 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 43,584 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 WUT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR03 WUT, 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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YR03 WUT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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