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YW03 UUR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,891 mi
Last recorded146,891 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,891 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

spare wheel well showing signs of softness due to corrosion.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 132,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

covers fitted

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

small leak at front section of exhaust

spare wheel well showing signs of softness due to corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,715 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,658 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn low

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall but is not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 15 Jul 2014 110,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn low

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall but is not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,984 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,143 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R AND O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,143 miles

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

UNABLE TO CHECK N/S/R AND O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,905 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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YW03 UUR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUR, 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 YW03 UUR registered?

YW03 UUR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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