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YV03 VEF

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,118 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

car have been lowered

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside rear lower and offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside rear lower and offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,879 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and o/s/r wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009
Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,582 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YV03 VEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YV03 VEF, 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 YV03 VEF registered?

YV03 VEF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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