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AU03 TYY

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 119,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 107,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seal corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 99,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 97,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,869 miles

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,189 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,139 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,873 miles

nsf tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,308 miles

All four tyres wearing(2-2.5MM) Suggest replacement.

Screen damage evident ZONE B.

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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AU03 TYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AU03 TYY, 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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AU03 TYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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