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AV53 FDO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,115 mi
Last recorded107,115 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front tyre is starting to split

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

Nearside Rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is starting to split

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,645 miles

Both n/s tyres have side wall damage.O/S/F Tyre has damage on inner side wall

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres worn out of shape on inner tread

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes showing slight distortion

O/S/F Tyre feathering on inner edge

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes showing slight distortion

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre feathering on inner edge

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f drivers door mirror deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2013 78,773 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f drivers door mirror deteriorating

o/s/r brake pads becoming worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

rear brake pads becoming worn

Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,964 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance shows distortion

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,368 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,368 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall and feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,014 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/ front tyre pressure low

n/s/r tyre slight cracking between treads

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,687 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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AV53 FDO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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