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FD52 VXZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,941 mi
Last recorded184,941 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 184,941 miles

eml light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 175,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 175,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 167,181 miles

brake fluid level low

eng/man light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2011 167,181 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

eng/man light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,057 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 157,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 129,434 miles

advise front wheel alignment

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 129,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front wheel alignment

Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 111,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jan 2007 101,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 87,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 87,251 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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FD52 VXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FD52 VXZ, 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 FD52 VXZ registered?

FD52 VXZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FD52 VXZ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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