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FL03 XKS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 135,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,618 miles

both head light top brackets broken

Fail 23 Aug 2013 115,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,862 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,148 miles

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

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 XKS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKS, 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 FL03 XKS registered?

FL03 XKS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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