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YS03 VOV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,725 mi
Last recorded149,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 149,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear pipe at rear before joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear pipe at rear before joint (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded delivery hose to tank corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 144,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2x small holes (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 126,438 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,385 miles

off siderear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 7 Aug 2015 118,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off siderear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,737 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 109,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,108 miles

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,618 miles

clutch reservoir cap missing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

clutch reservoir cap missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 May 2006 25,656 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 VOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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