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AV53 FDC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FDC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 117,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,783 miles

General corrosion on front suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 110,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,553 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 107,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,146 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,210 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45zr17 bald on edge reqd soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45zr17 bald on edge reqd soon (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs close to wear limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs close to wear limit (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,732 miles

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

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

boot full

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,335 miles

Car not fit for MOT, boot full,boxes on rear seat, clutter on floor.Making it very difficult to carry out a full inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,112 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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AV53 FDC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV53 FDC, 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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AV53 FDC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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