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YT03 ZHL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 122,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 115,235 miles

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

engine light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2013 115,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 104,350 miles

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

near side rear tyre has screw in tread, meets mot pass criteria.

Pass 6 May 2011 95,063 miles

advise front and rear discs and pads worn, but meet MOT criteria.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,487 miles

front brake discs becoming worn.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,076 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 ZHL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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