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PG03 FCV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,628 mi
Last recorded51,628 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 FCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrodded

Nearside Rear steel bar from subframe to rear floor heavily corrodded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corrodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corrodded

Offside Rear steel bar from subframe to rear floor heavily corrodded

Offside Rear wheel scrapping noise

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 41,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,552 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,057 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,097 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 11 Jul 2011 31,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,421 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2008 24,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,658 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,562 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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PG03 FCV 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 82.4%.

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 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 PG03 FCV, 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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What year was PG03 FCV registered?

PG03 FCV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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