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GJ53 YWO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,031 mi
Last recorded148,031 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff has been locked

rear wheels different size to front

Fail 4 Feb 2023 137,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff has been locked

rear wheels different size to front

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,912 miles

Front bumper held on with cable ties but secure at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheels are different size and make to front wheels but are matching across the axle

Fail 8 Mar 2022 128,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper held on with cable ties but secure at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheels are different size and make to front wheels but are matching across the axle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 124,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 124,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,053 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,053 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,020 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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GJ53 YWO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ53 YWO, 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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GJ53 YWO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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