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FD03 MFJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,706 mi
Last recorded71,706 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,706 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,053 miles

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

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

underside corroding in various places

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,785 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake fluid getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,144 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 MFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD03 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

FD03 MFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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