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FA03 WGM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,199 mi
Last recorded128,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 125,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,905 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 116,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 115,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 109,733 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2011 96,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 92,404 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,920 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 88,907 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,448 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 27 Apr 2007 82,425 miles

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

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

undertray

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,479 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 81,479 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear tyre outer wall †

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,468 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 WGM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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