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HD53 FMC

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,215 mi
Last recorded231,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 231,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 231,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 230,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel damage to inside of rim but not weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 218,519 miles

Front both wipers poor but clear adequately

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

under side general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 208,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 208,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 194,490 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 185,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 181,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 177,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear suspension lower bushs starting to wear

Slight play offside front swivel

Pass 21 Oct 2013 173,360 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 158,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 143,683 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 143,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 127,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2008 97,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,501 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,662 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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HD53 FMC 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 78.9%.

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 HD53 FMC, 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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HD53 FMC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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