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GJ53 ZXV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,767 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,638 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight split in inner side wall not showing cords

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,623 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 ZXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZXV, 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 GJ53 ZXV registered?

GJ53 ZXV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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