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FN03 OTL

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,056 mi
Last recorded39,056 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,548 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,016 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2006 15,212 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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FN03 OTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN03 OTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN03 OTL registered?

FN03 OTL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is FN03 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 OTL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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