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FD53 CFZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,125 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,886 miles

E.M.L. on

drivers door hinge damaged

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Fail 14 Mar 2011 100,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

E.M.L. on

drivers door hinge damaged

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,235 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,235 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,413 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Offfside rear light cracked

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 CFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

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

Is FD53 CFZ safe to buy?

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