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EX03 FSE

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,103 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heavy corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2021 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heavy corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,453 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s inner sills/chassis heavy corrosion

n/s/o/s rear chassis/floor rusting

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s inner sills/chassis heavy corrosion

n/s/o/s rear chassis/floor rusting

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,918 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

engine covers / under trays

hand brake has travel

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,917 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corrosion

engine covers / under trays

hand brake has travel

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,711 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,969 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges 205/55/16

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,870 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres worn on edges 205/55/16

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,457 miles

front brakes in poor condition

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,905 miles

under body covered in mud

Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,905 miles

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

under body covered in mud

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,077 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,856 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 63,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,279 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 FSE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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