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FL03 XLE

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,368 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Ns front tyre and os rear tyres have worn close to limit

Os rear shock absorber is becoming damp

Fail 24 Jun 2015 121,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Ns front tyre and os rear tyres have worn close to limit

Os rear shock is becoming damp

Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,123 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 63,243 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,243 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 48,142 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 XLE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

FL03 XLE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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