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FD03 MEU

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,212 mi
Last recorded221,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 221,212 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 218,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 213,877 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 213,876 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 200,115 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 185,817 miles

2 child seats fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 185,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 172,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 158,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 151,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 151,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,718 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 114,717 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,520 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,269 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,263 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 80,191 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 61,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 61,926 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

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 MEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MEU, 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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FD03 MEU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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