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FN03 SYU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,101 mi
Last recorded115,101 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 SYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,101 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front back plate corroded badly

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,735 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,541 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 93,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 78,301 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery terminals loose

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,856 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,853 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,050 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust

Rear brake discs have surface rust

Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,050 miles

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

Front brake discs have surface rust

Rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 21 Jul 2012 67,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 67,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,162 miles

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 8 Jul 2010 48,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,405 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,867 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 SYU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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