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YX53 LYD

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,563 mi
Last recorded129,563 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,184 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 119,039 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2019 119,029 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2018 125,344 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 102,477 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 102,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2016 93,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,140 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,275 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,832 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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YX53 LYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYD, 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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YX53 LYD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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