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FE53 RJJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,502 mi
Last recorded119,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,651 miles

Condition of exhaust

Handbrake travel

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,460 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

Condition of wipers

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,770 miles

Chips on screen

Corosion to exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,899 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,276 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,276 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 6 Oct 2006 40,964 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 RJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE53 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

FE53 RJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is FE53 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RJJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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