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YT03 ZHK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 128,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,132 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,109 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,939 miles

o/s front tyre cracked slightly on sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2013 94,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre cracked slightly on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 844,511 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 84,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 73,729 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 63,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,460 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 47,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2007 35,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,022 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 ZHK 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 76.5%.

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

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