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EA03 FKT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,402 mi
Last recorded142,402 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 142,402 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 142,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,363 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 125,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 117,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 114,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,336 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 98,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,959 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 91,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 91,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 60,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,725 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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EA03 FKT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA03 FKT, 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 EA03 FKT registered?

EA03 FKT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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