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YS03 VOG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,741 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 112,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,828 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,815 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,221 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,096 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,135 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 VOG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS03 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

YS03 VOG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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