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YT53 FUB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,458 mi
Last recorded154,458 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 154,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 141,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 133,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 118,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 118,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 114,581 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 114,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 104,317 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 82,771 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 May 2009 81,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2008 58,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,043 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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YT53 FUB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT53 FUB, 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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What year was YT53 FUB registered?

YT53 FUB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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