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FN03 SZE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,670 mi
Last recorded83,670 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,670 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,011 miles

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

O/S Rear Brake disc pitted, N/s Rear brake disc scored and pitted

O/S front exterior plastic Bumper clip loose and slightly damaged, N/S Front wing dent, rear bumper both sides slightly crash from corner

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,721 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 SZE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SZE, 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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What year was FN03 SZE registered?

FN03 SZE is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FN03 SZE safe to buy?

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