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YX53 MYZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,358 mi
Last recorded145,358 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 145,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 143,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 137,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,894 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,990 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,990 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,256 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 MYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

YX53 MYZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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