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YX53 LWV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,003 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 108,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,910 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,559 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,812 miles

n/s/rear wheel inner rim has BORDER LINE damage

o/s/rear wheel inner rim has slight damage

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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YX53 LWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX53 LWV, 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 YX53 LWV registered?

YX53 LWV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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