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RN53 FCP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,017 mi
Last recorded105,017 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 FCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 May 2016 105,017 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 96,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 87,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 77,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 70,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 65,549 miles

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

belly pans fitted front to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,465 miles

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

Offside rear. Both front wearing on edges

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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RN53 FCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN53 FCP, 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 RN53 FCP registered?

RN53 FCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is RN53 FCP safe to buy?

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