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YT03 HHJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,964 mi
Last recorded131,964 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,964 miles

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 131,843 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,833 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,295 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,218 miles

both rear tyres low in tread edges

n/s/rear and o/s/front tyres have cuts in outer wall ribs

o/s/front tyre BALD IN INNER TREAD EDGE

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,589 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,388 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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YT03 HHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YT03 HHJ, 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 YT03 HHJ registered?

YT03 HHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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