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YR53 DHN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 157,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f headlamp aim on lower limits

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage to outer edge but no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2016 146,882 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage to outer edge but no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

eml light on dash board

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2016 130,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

eml light on dash board

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 110,612 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted

o/s rear tyre under inflated

screen damage in zone A but not affecting view of road

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO BINDING BRAKE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted

o/s rear tyre under inflated

other rear brake pads look very wornbut difficult to assess inner pads

screen damage in zone A but not affecting view of road

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,694 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,694 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 88,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,928 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner and outer walls

Fail 1 Feb 2010 54,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,840 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Washers not all working

Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to wear bars (2.0mm)

Parts of underbody,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in

Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn to wear bars (2.0mm)

Parts of underbody,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in

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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YR53 DHN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR53 DHN, 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 YR53 DHN registered?

YR53 DHN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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