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FD03 LZT

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,508 mi
Last recorded121,508 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,462 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 102,089 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 102,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 100,768 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 100,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 93,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 74,166 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 74,166 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 64,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,975 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 45,741 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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FD03 LZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD03 LZT, 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 FD03 LZT registered?

FD03 LZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is FD03 LZT safe to buy?

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