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FN03 TBV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,519 mi
Last recorded117,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 117,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,164 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Fail 16 Jun 2016 113,164 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 103,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 99,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,645 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 TBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

FN03 TBV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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