MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate getting abit deteriorated
N/S/F tyre low on tread and worn nearly ON limit at inner tread edge
P.A.S. fluid level at reservoir overfilled
Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, starting to get abit corroded
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play excessive UP/DOWN movement (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread areas (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate getting abit deteriorated
N/S/F tyre low on tread and worn nearly ON limit at inner tread edge
O/S/F w/blade rubber abit split
P.A.S. fluid level at reservoir overfilled
Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, starting to get abit corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Very slight weep from power steering rack
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Very slight weep from power steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Rear suspension in a rusted condition
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Rear suspension in a rusted condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rust at rear suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rust at rear suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN03 TAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?
FN03 TAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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