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FD53 CFO

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,668 mi
Last recorded187,668 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 187,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 177,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,997 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2017 170,997 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2016 159,645 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 150,511 miles

Child seat fitted

EML on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 142,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 132,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front wiper blades torn

nearside front headlight mounting slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2011 112,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs appear worn

front wiper blades torn

nearside front headlight mounting slightly insecure

nearside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,541 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 22 Aug 2009 81,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,639 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK BADLY WORN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 26 Jun 2008 79,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK BADLY WORN

NSR TYRE WAS UNDER 10PSI WHEN CAR CAME IN

OSR TYRE WAS UNDER 12 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 16 May 2007 72,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,191 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 67,187 miles

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

both front brake discs ridged and lipped

Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake pads low

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 CFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFO, 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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FD53 CFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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