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FN03 TAU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,668 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 113,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,538 miles

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

Very slight weep from power steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2015 103,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,754 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 95,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,121 miles

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

Rust at rear suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2013 88,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,808 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,717 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,683 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,095 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 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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FN03 TAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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