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YV03 XFH

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,727 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,943 miles

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,616 miles

rear inner disc faces corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,371 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 85,350 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,199 miles

both rear inner discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,001 miles

o/s/front tyre worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,001 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,937 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,937 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,044 miles

n/s/rear outer tyre wall cracked, oil leak from front of car

Fail 12 Aug 2010 67,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/rear outer tyre wall cracked, oil leak from front of car

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,158 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,378 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 XFH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

YV03 XFH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YV03 XFH safe to buy?

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