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FD53 CGU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear subframe support bracket corroding

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 101,988 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear subframe support bracket corroding

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed within 30cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 84,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts around inner edge(215/45R17). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth(215/45R17). (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,309 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2019 77,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,735 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 74,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,044 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,194 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,279 miles

n/s front, o/s front & o/s rear tyres all wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,889 miles

both front and offside rear tyre wearimg on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,661 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 3 Nov 2008 35,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,776 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 CGU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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