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YS03 VOK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,469 mi
Last recorded150,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 150,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,982 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear sills showing early corrosion

under shields fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 146,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear sills showing early corrosion

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,950 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,950 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,455 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion, rear pads low?

Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,340 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion, rear pads low?

Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,339 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 128,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 110,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,075 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,977 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,763 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 VOK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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