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FG03 OMS

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,244 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,243 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/r front subframe mountings

Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,880 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,840 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,164 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 89,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 72,410 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 72,364 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,200 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG03 OMS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 FG03 OMS, 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 FG03 OMS registered?

FG03 OMS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is FG03 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 OMS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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