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FN03 SZJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 160,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 153,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 148,091 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 148,091 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,668 miles

Front registration plate cracked,but secured.

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

Rear both tyres wearing to the edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2018 139,661 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate cracked,but secured.

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

Rear both tyres wearing to the edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,920 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 113,920 miles

Nearside Inner Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,750 miles

front disc worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,871 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 91,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,221 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 SZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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