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FA53 CFO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,028 mi
Last recorded174,028 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 174,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 169,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

odd size wheels. tyres. front to rear

Pass 8 Jun 2018 140,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,926 miles

rear pads worn thin, adv. brake check

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,524 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills corroded

near side not very good

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,369 miles

rear exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 57,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,761 miles

damage on offside front wing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,967 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 CFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA53 CFO, 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 CFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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