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BF03 YJD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YJD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 136,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 131,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,257 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,566 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 125,566 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 117,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 110,278 miles

anti rattle plate missing on o/s/r brake pads

slight discouleration on rear number plate ,,,ok for this mot

Fail 4 May 2013 109,972 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight discouleration on rear number plate ,,,ok for this mot

Pass 11 May 2012 99,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 93,127 miles

Rear brake discs scored and worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 May 2011 93,127 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs scored and worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2010 80,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 71,191 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 59,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 52,347 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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BF03 YJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF03 YJD, 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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BF03 YJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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