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RF53 PFO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 96,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 88,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,893 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,402 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,392 miles

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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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RF53 PFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RF53 PFO, 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 RF53 PFO registered?

RF53 PFO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is RF53 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 PFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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