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FL53 JYY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,445 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,015 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing severely on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,548 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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FL53 JYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL53 JYY, 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 FL53 JYY registered?

FL53 JYY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FL53 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 JYY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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