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FN53 VRM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 102,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 102,840 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,425 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,515 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,694 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,114 miles

pass door mirror broken

slight damage on front number plate

Fail 29 Mar 2013 67,114 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pass door mirror broken

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,068 miles

Both front headlights faded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front rim damaged inside

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit and out of shape

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front headlights faded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside front rim damaged inside

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit and out of shape

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,069 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,066 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,236 miles

N/S/R WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY BUCKLED.

O/S/R TYRE HAS 2.5mm OF TREAD REMAINING.

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 VRM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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