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YR53 NTV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,146 mi
Last recorded140,146 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NTV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 140,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,456 miles

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

n/s rear tyre have cracks in tread

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,456 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre have cracks in tread

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,732 miles

slight split on the offside wiper blade.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 95,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,492 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 39,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 39,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,639 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 NTV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

YR53 NTV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YR53 NTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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