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AV53 FDG

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 131,501 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,331 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket is detached

Pass 6 Jul 2019 123,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2017 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 101,068 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre has a slight lump on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing excessively

Fail 28 Jun 2016 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint suspension arm (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - 215/45 r17 87w (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing excessively

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre has a slight lump on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,573 miles

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

cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall & nail in tread

Pass 21 May 2014 92,501 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 86,669 miles

N/S/R Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

N/S/R Tyre Low Pressure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 79,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 56,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,078 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2007 40,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 38,240 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 FDG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 AV53 FDG, 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 AV53 FDG registered?

AV53 FDG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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