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FE53 RLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,385 mi
Last recorded79,385 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,385 miles

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,459 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,090 miles

Nearside Front damage to side wall no cord or canvass

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,054 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,822 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,165 miles

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

n/s/f fog light inoperative

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,412 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 RLV 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 88.2%.

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 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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

FE53 RLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is FE53 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RLV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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