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YW03 UHB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,085 mi
Last recorded92,085 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,085 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,071 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge of tread

N/S/R disc heavily corroded on the inner face

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,684 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f. tyre 3mm. on inner treads. brake pads 5mm.front discs starting to wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,706 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,009 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YW03 UHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW03 UHB, 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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YW03 UHB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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