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YX53 WKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,595 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,584 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,579 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,510 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 67,486 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split

noise from hand brake

offside front brake discs slightly warped

rear exhaust corroded

underside of car covered with belly pan

Fail 10 May 2008 67,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall split

noise from hand brake

offside front brake discs slightly warped

rear exhaust corroded

underside of car covered with belly pan

Pass 18 May 2007 53,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,905 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 WKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

YX53 WKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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