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FA52 VDN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,956 mi
Last recorded99,956 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VDN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,956 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,778 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 65,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2011 59,354 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,926 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 40,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 40,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,711 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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FA52 VDN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 VDN, 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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FA52 VDN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 January 2003.

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