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YR53 DHO

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 117,010 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

damage to o/s/f washer jet in the bumper

front brake pads are low

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 112,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to front brake disc's

corrosion to rear brake dics's

front wipers split

Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,797 miles

both front wipers smearing

corrosion to exhaust

rear brake pads appear low

slight misting of oil on o/s/f shocker

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 88,630 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder bald

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,630 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder bald

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,856 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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YR53 DHO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR53 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

YR53 DHO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is YR53 DHO safe to buy?

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