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FA53 CFP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,847 mi
Last recorded164,847 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 164,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 164,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 163,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 163,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 159,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

tyres stretched to fit wheels

Fail 14 Feb 2014 120,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,319 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,493 miles

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,314 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2011 87,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,168 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2008 57,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,600 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 31 Aug 2006 40,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 CFP 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 86.7%.

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 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 CFP, 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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What year was FA53 CFP registered?

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

Is FA53 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 CFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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