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YS03 FXR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 FXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower side of vehicle rusty and corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 90,402 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower side of vehicle rusty and corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,751 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower side of vehicle rusty and corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Lower side of vehicle rusty and corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,392 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,189 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,881 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 81,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has two small cuts to inner wall.

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

Slight brake bind at offside front wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,061 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,742 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to check rear brake pads due to calliper design

Fail 17 Jul 2010 55,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to check rear brake pads due to calliper design

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,307 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low (inner pad)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,532 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,063 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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YS03 FXR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YS03 FXR, 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 YS03 FXR registered?

YS03 FXR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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