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FN03 SZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 SZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 123,824 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 114,079 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 114,079 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 113,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,018 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 109,954 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,125 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,229 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2009 85,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,229 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 85,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,501 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 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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