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GN03 FTD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FTD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,798 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE steering rack bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn badly on inside edge

nsf tyre cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

osr tyre cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,118 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track control arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight kurb damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall and cut to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front track control arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight kurb damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall and cut to o/s/f tyre on inner sidewall

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,737 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 85,722 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,908 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,788 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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GN03 FTD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN03 FTD, 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 GN03 FTD registered?

GN03 FTD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GN03 FTD safe to buy?

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