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AV53 FEH

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,363 mi
Last recorded106,363 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,363 miles

REAR OF THE N/S SILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED

RER OF THE O/S SILL IS RUSTING

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,931 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer SILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Jan 2020 103,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer SILL HAS BEEN REPAIRED

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,079 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Rear SUB-FRAME MOUNTING POINTS ARE RUSTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,310 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,309 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,198 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,684 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

o/s hand brake performance is low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,235 miles

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

Slight damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,102 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,474 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

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 FEH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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