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FM03 OVS

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 152,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 152,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 145,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light staying on

items removed from windscreen prior to test

unable to check all underneath parts as under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 145,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light staying on

items removed from windscreen prior to test

unable to check all underneath parts as under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 134,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,150 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,664 miles

Some play in o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arm outer bushes.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 112,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some play in o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arm outer bushes.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,576 miles

Chip in front screen.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Long initial travel on footbrake.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear discs look worn & corroded.

Slight play in both rear suspension lower outer bushes.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Chip in front screen.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Long initial travel on footbrake.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear discs look worn & corroded.

Slight play in both rear suspension lower outer bushes.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,450 miles

Front screen is cracked.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,329 miles

Slight play in outermost bush in o/s rear lower suspension arm.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,749 miles

All four tyres are wearing unevenly.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,749 miles

All four tyres are wearing unevenly.

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,038 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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FM03 OVS is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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