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SL53 FBZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 FBZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 94,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,403 miles

All tyres treads splitting and seperating.

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

Rear brake pads appear quite worn.

Runout noted at Offside rear service brake.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

All tyres treads splitting and seperating.

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

Rear brake pads appear quite worn.

Runout noted at Offside rear service brake.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 23,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,120 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL53 FBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SL53 FBZ, 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 SL53 FBZ registered?

SL53 FBZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SL53 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 FBZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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