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FN03 SZT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,942 mi
Last recorded71,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,942 miles

both rear tyres getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily cracking

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 21 May 2012 63,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

slight bind on offside front

Fail 21 May 2012 63,813 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2011 61,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,382 miles

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

O/S/F wheel binding slightly

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

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,282 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 SZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

FN03 SZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FN03 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 SZT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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