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EJ03 FCU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 111,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components showing corrosion

Rear Brake backing plates showing heavy corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box noisy

Rear Suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 111,969 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components showing corrosion

Rear Brake backing plates showing heavy corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box noisy

Rear Suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 107,423 miles

Coolant around top of radiator

Exhaust corrosion

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear sub-frame corrosion

Slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,007 miles

exhaust corrosion

rear sub-frame corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,228 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 91,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 86,053 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front & nearside front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2014 86,053 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front & nearside front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,415 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 73,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,233 miles

rear brake disc,s showing corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,498 miles

brake squeal on n/s/f wheel

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc,s discoloured

rear brake pads worn

rear wheels paint coming off

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,778 miles

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

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

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

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 26 Apr 2007 21,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,264 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 FCU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ03 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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