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AU03 FFK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier looose (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 125,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier looose (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,182 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 107,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,294 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S/F SHOCK HAS LIGHT OIL MIST

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Nov 2016 102,228 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S/F SHOCK HAS LIGHT OIL MIST

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,887 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,653 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 86,014 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 86,014 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 83,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 79,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 75,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,746 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edgse

Pass 12 May 2008 68,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,859 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU03 FFK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 FFK, 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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AU03 FFK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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