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EX03 FRZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,775 mi
Last recorded126,775 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FRZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,775 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 104,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,073 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 92,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 67,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,351 miles

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 28 Jul 2009 56,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 56,480 miles

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

front screen has 2 stone chips

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,387 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,346 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 FRZ 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 EX03 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

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

Is EX03 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 FRZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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