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YX03 UBP

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 UBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,898 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,898 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,379 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 111,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,510 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,758 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,758 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,104 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,104 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,699 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,516 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre cut in outter sidewall

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner egde

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2011 71,516 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre cut in outter sidewall

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner egde

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,106 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 62,106 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,507 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,306 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,492 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 UBP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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