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YX53 WLA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,471 mi
Last recorded46,471 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,471 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2024 46,450 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system inner wing (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,717 miles

underside corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamp automatic levelling device faulty

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded at uncoated sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to side walls and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,228 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,107 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,458 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,382 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,382 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WLA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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