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YS03 VOU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 96,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 87,117 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover leaking a small amount of grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover leaking a small amount of grease

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Slight grease leak from RHF lower ball joint cover

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,978 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 80,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,237 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,660 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,340 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,566 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,648 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 VOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

YS03 VOU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 VOU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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