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FL03 XKK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,035 mi
Last recorded151,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,035 miles

Brake pads on near side front are 80% worn.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 151,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pads on near side front are 80% worn.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 141,485 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,262 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2016 135,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired balljoint bolt (2.4.A.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,158 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 120,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,728 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 116,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 111,605 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,605 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 105,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,692 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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FL03 XKK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL03 XKK, 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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FL03 XKK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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