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YV03 XWZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,357 mi
Last recorded136,357 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 136,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 136,357 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,746 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,746 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,086 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,514 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 XWZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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