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YV03 XAJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,164 mi
Last recorded107,164 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,117 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 83,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,674 miles

front brake disc's very worn.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,412 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's very worn.

screw in tyre tread edge,n/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,765 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel has a badly distorted bead rim

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,136 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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YV03 XAJ 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 YV03 XAJ, 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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YV03 XAJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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