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YX52 YJR

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YJR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,112 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 56,112 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS/OS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Also On Inner Sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( ALL SUSPENSION COMPONETS CORRODED ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 55,026 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( And All Suspension Components Corroded ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 54,535 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( STRONGLY ADVISED ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ( And All Components ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Both N/S nd O/S ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 54,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 53,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 53,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 53,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,976 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 50,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,075 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 44,095 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded on inner face

Pass 14 May 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 36,234 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 33,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,835 miles

both front and n/s/rear tyres have CUTS ON OUTER WALLS

both front and o/s/rear tyres 1.6mm on inner treads

n/s/rear tyre BELOW 1.6MM ON INNER TREAD EDGE AND IS BORDER LINE

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,250 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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YX52 YJR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YX52 YJR, 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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YX52 YJR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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