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FE53 GYO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,748 mi
Last recorded131,748 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GYO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 131,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 131,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside outersill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,297 miles

damage to rear

nearside door mirror outer casing missing

offside rear light damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit

scratches to nearside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2014 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Damage to rear.

N/s door mirror outer casing missing.

O/s/r light lens damaged.

O/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

scratches to n/s of vehicle.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,429 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 108,329 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,329 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,275 miles

as last vt32

Fail 18 Jun 2007 69,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,975 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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FE53 GYO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE53 GYO, 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 FE53 GYO registered?

FE53 GYO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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