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YX03 UBC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,156 mi
Last recorded150,156 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 150,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced floor holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

floors,sills,inner arches and alot under car covered by plastic

slight corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 141,676 miles

Both headlamps opaque

EML illuminated

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

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

Slight corrosion to floor above rear silencer

Fail 22 Jun 2015 141,676 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Both headlamps opaque

EML illuminated

Exhaust heat shield loose above silencer

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,841 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

ns wiper smears, but still clears water.

nsf caliper shows signs of dampness

osf wiper split

Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

ns wiper smears, but still clears water.

nsf caliper shows signs of dampness

osf wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2013 120,205 miles

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

heavy corrosion underside

plastic type headlamps lens's deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,205 miles

heavy corrosion underside

plastic type headlamps lens's deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,885 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,885 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 106,837 miles

General corrosion starting underside

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,225 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,225 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 57,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,093 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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YX03 UBC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YX03 UBC, 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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YX03 UBC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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