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YT53 FUV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 87,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,084 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,322 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 39,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,431 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 FUV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT53 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

YT53 FUV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YT53 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 FUV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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