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YV03 XWD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,004 mi
Last recorded67,004 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 52,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

General underside corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer side tread punctured

plastic covers under side of vechile

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,307 miles

slight surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,358 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,269 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,823 miles

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

Front wheel alignment may require adjustment!!!

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

Rear brake discs are corroded, brake tested to standard!!

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 23,823 miles

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

Front wheel alignment may require adjustment!!!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs are corroded, brake tested to standard!!

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,822 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 XWD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

YV03 XWD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YV03 XWD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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