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BF53 YBV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 119,825 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,876 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,182 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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BF53 YBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF53 YBV, 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 BF53 YBV registered?

BF53 YBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 YBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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