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FD52 VYU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,971 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Jul 2015 109,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 94,002 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 60,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,611 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 VYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD52 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD52 VYU registered?

FD52 VYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FD52 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 VYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD52 VYU have outstanding finance?

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