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YT03 ZHJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,338 mi
Last recorded65,338 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,012 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,545 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,903 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 43,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 35,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 27,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,463 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,747 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,302 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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