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FL03 XLC

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 107,297 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,566 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 104,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 92,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,527 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 86,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 82,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,917 miles

off side front brake binding very slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,162 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,168 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 XLC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

FL03 XLC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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