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YS53 TFX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,865 mi
Last recorded144,865 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,865 miles

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 144,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Manufacturer engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,270 miles

(EML ON) (Engine Cover Fitted)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,290 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 130,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,498 miles

Oil leak

Windows appera excessively tinted.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,232 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 97,186 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 97,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 88,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,574 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 Nov 2009 80,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 41,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 9,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn on edges + cracking in tread advise replace

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,777 miles

all tyres worn on edges + cracking in tread advise replace

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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YS53 TFX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS53 TFX, 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 YS53 TFX registered?

YS53 TFX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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