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BF53 YCE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,755 mi
Last recorded115,755 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,618 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 108,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested caliper binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,098 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,098 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,340 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,352 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,752 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 YCE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BF53 YCE, 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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BF53 YCE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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