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FN53 VMT

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,281 mi
Last recorded127,281 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VMT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,281 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 127,281 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,596 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,596 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever high

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,900 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 69,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,081 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2006 34,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn and osr tyre punctured

Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,367 miles

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

both front tyres unevenly worn and osr tyre punctured

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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FN53 VMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN53 VMT, 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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FN53 VMT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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