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2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,783 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,068 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,635 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,337 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both NSF and OSF windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSR and OSR pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 96,675 miles

Coolant leak signs? ()

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

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

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

Rear tyres splitting

engine management lamp illuminated

privacy glass fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 96,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak signs? ()

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

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

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

Rear tyres splitting

engine management lamp illuminated

privacy glass fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,235 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front wiper blades split and smearing slightly

both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,102 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

EML light on

Nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Rear brake pads appear low but unable to see clearly

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,102 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

EML light on

Nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Rear brake pads appear low but unable to see clearly

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,425 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,113 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,113 miles

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

advisorys attatched

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,514 miles

advise child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,937 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 WKN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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