CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT03 ZHC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 112,258 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,354 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated, slightly reducing light output but not excessively.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight bubbling to both rear outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,197 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,728 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,520 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

rear brake reading 41% imbalance.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,462 miles

rear brakes 41% imbalanced.Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,581 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm,has cuts in tread and is cracked.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner egde.

rear brakes 45% imbalance and offside rear disc,on inner face,corroded.Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm,has cuts in tread and is cracked.

offside front tyre badly worn on inner egde.

rear brakes 45% imbalance and offside rear disc,on inner face,corroded.Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,782 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting around tread shoulder of tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,289 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT03 ZHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YT03 ZHC?

You can check the full history of YT03 ZHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT03 ZHC registered?

YT03 ZHC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is YT03 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT03 ZHC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT03 ZHC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT03 ZHC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.