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YW52 NRV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,567 mi
Last recorded180,567 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 180,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2020 174,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 163,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,073 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 157,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,885 miles

all brake pads very low approx 2mm left

high level brake light inop

Fail 31 Jan 2017 151,837 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pads very low approx 2mm left

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Dec 2015 146,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml lit

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 30 Dec 2015 146,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in bald area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

eml lit

Pass 3 Jan 2015 139,508 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 139,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 139,355 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 131,831 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 131,831 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,512 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 23 Dec 2011 110,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,362 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,877 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,093 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 67,093 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,599 miles

N/S/R Tyre rotation is fitted in wrong direction

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,657 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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YW52 NRV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YW52 NRV, 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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YW52 NRV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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