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YT53 FUJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 129,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both front track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 105,971 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40zr18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,153 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 FUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FUJ, 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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YT53 FUJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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