MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion underneath
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension modified /non -standard wheels tyres
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements position (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension modified /non -standard wheels tyres
Both rear tyres damaged tread and worn on inner sides,but do not meet fail critera
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Outter,both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some corrosion in underside of vehicle body,but not excessive enough to fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres damaged tread and worn on inner sides,but do not meet fail critera
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Outter,both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some corrosion in underside of vehicle body,but not excessive enough to fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
HID headlamp kit maybe illegal as no selflevelling system is fitted
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 FDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AV53 FDJ, 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 FDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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