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FN53 VPY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,771 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differental box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,851 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,850 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 25 Oct 2018 70,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,069 miles

All tyres perished on inner side wall

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,069 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All tyres perished on inner side wall

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,302 miles

nearside wiper blade poor

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,838 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 VPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FN53 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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