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FA53 CFF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps in poor condition and poor aim

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 124,882 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps in poor condition and poor aim

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

suspect n/s/f lower ball joint faulty (no play)

Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

suspect n/s/f lower ball joint faulty (no play)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 106,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,571 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,657 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

coolant leak

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2015 96,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

coolant leak

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,268 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,259 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,505 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,481 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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FA53 CFF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA53 CFF, 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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FA53 CFF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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