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FB53 EUN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,731 mi
Last recorded120,731 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EUN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 120,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,702 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,702 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,678 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 15 Dec 2010 65,486 miles

see checklist 117976

Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,379 miles

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

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

see checklist 117976

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,838 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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FB53 EUN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FB53 EUN, 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 FB53 EUN registered?

FB53 EUN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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