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YT03 HGX

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,163 mi
Last recorded93,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,163 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 93,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front and rear discs excessively corroded

Fail 29 May 2016 91,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding unable to check bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front and rear discs excessively corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,343 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,058 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,320 miles

front and rear brake discs corroaded and pitted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a small cut

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroaded and pitted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a small cut

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,561 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,931 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,295 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,407 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads low

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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YT03 HGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 YT03 HGX, 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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YT03 HGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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