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CF53 FSJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,981 mi
Last recorded151,981 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 151,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 151,981 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,964 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 111,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,694 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

corrosion on front +rear brake discs

emissions fluctuating in +out of specified limits

no wheel lockup on service brake , efficiency at 68%

o/s/r inner brake disc badly corroded

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,534 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has a cut in it

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,348 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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CF53 FSJ 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 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 CF53 FSJ, 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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CF53 FSJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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