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FN03 SZY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,364 mi
Last recorded197,364 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 197,364 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 191,823 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 185,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 176,886 miles

unable to see rear pads would advise remov the wheels to chk the condition of the pads

Pass 30 Nov 2017 168,517 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 165,150 miles

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

Front brakes 29% out of balance offside low.

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

Unable to see rear brake pads would advise rear wheels removed and check the condition of the pads.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 165,150 miles

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

Front brakes 29% out of balance offside low.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Unable to see rear brake pads would advise rear wheels removed and check the condition of the pads.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,520 miles

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 155,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management fault lamp illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 146,762 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre has a slight cut to tread+ wearing close to legal limit

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,762 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a slight cut to tread+ wearing close to legal limit

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,964 miles

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

Slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2012 133,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre bald on outside edge

Slight play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2011 119,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion on radiator

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 119,277 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion on radiator

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear discs inner faces corroded

brake judder

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front & rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear discs inner faces corroded

brake judder

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front & rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,062 miles

wear on all brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,041 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wear on all brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2008 69,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,982 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,324 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 SZY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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