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FA03 VCP

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sill area (6.1.A.1)

under tray fitted obstructing some component check

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,976 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,256 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2013 79,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2013 79,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,916 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,737 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,510 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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FA03 VCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FA03 VCP, 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 FA03 VCP registered?

FA03 VCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is FA03 VCP safe to buy?

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