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OE03 FPK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

power steering pump pulley has play/steering not adversely affected

rear differential leaking

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2024 125,854 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

power steering pump pulley has play/steering not adversely affected

rear differential leaking

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 May 2019 115,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 May 2018 111,675 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 May 2017 106,672 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2016 100,360 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 May 2015 93,389 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 May 2014 85,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 77,523 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,226 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 FPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 OE03 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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