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GN03 FTZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,923 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 215 45 17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL TIRES BEING DRIVEN ON WITH OUT CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,523 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 59,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,752 miles

n/s front tyre wall damaged. N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,269 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner fces

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,226 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 6,774 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 FTZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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