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FN53 VPU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,174 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,515 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tread depth worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,820 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,484 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,565 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,534 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,698 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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FN53 VPU 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 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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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