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FN03 OTT

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OTT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated Excessive corrosion around handbrake cable fixing and pivot point corroded Both Sides (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

All Suspension Components Heavy corrosion !

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Rear of Tie Bar (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,091 miles

engine , floor ,chassis and suspension covers fitted unable to check some testable items

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has low pressure

engine , floor ,chassis and suspension covers fitted unable to check some testable items

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,441 miles

offside front tyre+wheel very low on pressure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 77,791 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,379 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,008 miles

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

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,007 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,007 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,726 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads 80% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,179 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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FN03 OTT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 OTT, 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 OTT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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