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FE53 GZA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,185 mi
Last recorded102,185 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 102,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025
Fail 19 Mar 2025 100,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer tyre wall 225 / 40 x 18 W pirelli cinturato (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,955 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip (2.4.G.4e)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,587 miles

rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear

under trays and engine cover fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,310 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread and tread very low

Pass 24 Aug 2013 36,066 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,843 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,897 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 28,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,391 miles

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

offside front head light aim slightly high

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front headlight aim is slightly high

Pass 31 Aug 2008 17,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,899 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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FE53 GZA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FE53 GZA, 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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FE53 GZA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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