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YT03 ZHR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,387 mi
Last recorded155,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 155,387 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 155,387 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,277 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 132,580 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,362 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,176 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 99,410 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,847 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 ZHR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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