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YX53 WLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall and also stepped

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 117,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under car trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre split on sidewall not showing cords

Offside Front Inner tyre split but not showing cords

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front suspension corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside/offside rear inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,089 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front suspension corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside/offside rear inner sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,193 miles

slight damage to nearside headlight but not affecting beam image

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,207 miles

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

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

o/s/rear tyre outer wall rib cut

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

YX53 WLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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