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FD53 CFY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,964 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,865 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,459 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,274 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut but not to core.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,280 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,127 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 CFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FD53 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

FD53 CFY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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