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FB53 GNK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,019 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,557 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 83,553 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2013 83,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,419 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut no ply/cords exposed.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,419 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smeary.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut no ply/cords exposed.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,026 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †minor oil leaks †slight perishing to various steering & suspension bushes †surface corrosion to exhaust †

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 GNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

FB53 GNK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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