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FM03 KZZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,161 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 116,143 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 104,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,649 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 84,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,797 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,250 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,547 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,638 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 44,630 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 26,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,999 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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FM03 KZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FM03 KZZ, 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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FM03 KZZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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