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EJ03 FCN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,792 mi
Last recorded139,792 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 139,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,534 miles

Unable to see metal brake pipes due to covered by trims

Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2'5mm and cut in outer tyre wall strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see metal brake pipes due to covered by trims

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,968 miles

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,776 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,657 miles

rear disc pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear disc pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,168 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Jun 2010 71,168 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,570 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,663 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 59,663 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,242 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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EJ03 FCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EJ03 FCN, 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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EJ03 FCN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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