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YS03 VOH

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,481 mi
Last recorded117,481 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all prescribed area welded repairs are covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2024 112,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/ outer sill and front of rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill and front of rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated

corrosion arround rear sub frame mount points

corrosion on inner and outer cill pannals

slight bind from osf brake

Pass 31 May 2022 107,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 101,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,179 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,175 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,917 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,770 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,769 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,212 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,468 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 30,806 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,389 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 VOH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS03 VOH, 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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YS03 VOH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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