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YX03 UCR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2016 110,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,880 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 100,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 93,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 89,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,648 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,182 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 7 May 2008 57,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,033 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 May 2006 35,642 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 UCR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCR, 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 YX03 UCR registered?

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

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