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VU53 FEO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 110,956 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,669 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,395 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)

corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,396 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering rack support bushes slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,381 miles

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

slight play in steering rack support rubbers

some wear on rear discs

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,331 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

steering rack securing rubbers slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,512 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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VU53 FEO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU53 FEO, 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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VU53 FEO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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