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OE03 FPG

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,457 mi
Last recorded102,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,240 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 May 2013 87,230 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,363 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs deteiorated

Pass 27 May 2011 70,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 60,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 60,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 50,488 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,717 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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OE03 FPG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE03 FPG, 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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OE03 FPG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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