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FN03 OND

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,810 mi
Last recorded164,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OND
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 164,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,100 miles

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2018 126,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 127,149 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

lots of underbody corrosion

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 119,568 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,441 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 26,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 18,742 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,180 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

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 OND is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FN03 OND, 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 OND is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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