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SC03 FHP

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,365 mi
Last recorded90,365 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 FHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,254 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge osr tyre inner wall cut

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,234 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge osr tyre inner wall cut

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,696 miles

hard to fully inspect due to under covers

movment at rack bushes

osf tyre inner edge wear / punture nsr tyre appears to be run flat

osf tyre 0mm inner edge on limit

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,856 miles

marks on screen

osr camber washer not sitting correctly no play or movment

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats

rear springs corroded

under side not fully ispected plastic covers

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,724 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,724 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1 of 6 washer jets blocked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,250 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

slight nick in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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SC03 FHP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SC03 FHP, 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 SC03 FHP registered?

SC03 FHP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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