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FN03 ONB

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,789 mi
Last recorded129,789 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ONB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 129,053 miles

offside rear tyre small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

offside rear tyre small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 118,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,243 miles

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Pass 15 Jul 2009 102,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 102,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 182,420 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 182,420 miles

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

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

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

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 156,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 156,264 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 133,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 105,458 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear to front discs

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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FN03 ONB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FN03 ONB, 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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FN03 ONB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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