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EJ03 FCX

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,395 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Light cluster lose but not likely to come adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,961 miles

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

Rear Both rear sill panels corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Head lamp lens frosted

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

Rear Both rear sill panels corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,316 miles

Nearside Headlight cleaning device damaged and partially/not working properly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in tread area and worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc sightly scored

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,287 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,284 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,414 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,763 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,273 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 FCX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FCX, 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 EJ03 FCX registered?

EJ03 FCX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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