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EX03 FPY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,865 miles

o/s/f headlamp lense is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,492 miles

both front headlights slightly faded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front headlights slightly faded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and slightly perished

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,298 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 42,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,692 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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EX03 FPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX03 FPY, 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 EX03 FPY registered?

EX03 FPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 FPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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