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YX53 WKM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,944 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,837 miles

Front Inner BOTH SIDES TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Rear Inner BOTH SIDES REAR INNER EDGE TYRES WEAR

Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Inner BOTH SIDES TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Rear Inner BOTH SIDES REAR INNER EDGE TYRES WEAR

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,421 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,789 miles

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

n/s head light washer not working

n/s/r brake pad anti rattle shims incomplete

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,642 miles

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

n/s/r pad anti rattle shims missing and pad bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight engine oil leak & coolant leak from radiator

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,820 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,166 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WKM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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