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FD53 CEX

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,033 mi
Last recorded176,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 176,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,679 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,244 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,999 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,999 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,457 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 94,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,157 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,890 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,958 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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FD53 CEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 CEX, 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 FD53 CEX registered?

FD53 CEX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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