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YX53 WLB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,336 mi
Last recorded162,336 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 162,336 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 12 Feb 2019 162,336 miles

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 17 Feb 2018 156,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2018 156,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 146,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 132,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 123,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 110,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,123 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering wheel - possibly top bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering wheel - possibly top bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front mudflaps loose

key broken

small cuts in tyre sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front mudflaps loose

key broken

small cuts in tyre sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,751 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 WLB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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