MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
drivers mirror cracked
parking brake only just met requirements
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
cant see rear brake pads for thickness
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
cant see rear brake pads for thickness
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
coolant leaking radiator
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
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FN03 SZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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