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FA03 VCY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,924 mi
Last recorded147,924 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 147,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 139,432 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 139,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,039 miles

oil leak

oil on power steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre on limit

oil leak

oil on power steering rack

osr tyre 2mm..worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,717 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,786 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 84,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner sdge.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner sdge.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate staring to discolour.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,085 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,231 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

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 VCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA03 VCY, 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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FA03 VCY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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