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FD52 VYK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,716 miles

underbody shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2010 97,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,476 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,133 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 87,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 80,227 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear discs rusty

Fail 14 May 2008 80,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,201 miles

advisorys as per original test

Fail 1 Dec 2006 68,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VYK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD52 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

FD52 VYK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is FD52 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 VYK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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