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YX53 WKB

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,440 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp on the lower limit

o/s/r pads may be low unable to see

road wheels move back when braking in rbt

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp on the lower limit

o/s/r pads may be low unable to see

road wheels move back when braking in rbt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,571 miles

front brakes wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear discs scored on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has freeplay

nearside front / offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

noise from aux belt area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,290 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 WKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

YX53 WKB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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