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OE03 FPV

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,334 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,334 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,572 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,952 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 78,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2012 72,400 miles

both front tyre has cut on outer side wall

both rear tyre has cut on outer side wall

Fail 4 Aug 2012 72,400 miles

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

both front tyre has cut on outer side wall

both rear tyre has cut on outer side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,937 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,937 miles

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

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

both rear discs pettd

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 54,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,501 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,828 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)

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 FPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE03 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE03 FPV?

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What year was OE03 FPV registered?

OE03 FPV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is OE03 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 FPV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE03 FPV have outstanding finance?

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