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GJ53 ZXW

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,818 mi
Last recorded124,818 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 124,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 121,312 miles

Front Bumper slight loose/damaged in areas

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 121,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Fault codes cleared but may return. O2 heater circuit fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper slight loose/damaged in areas

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly splitting sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly splitting sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blub fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly splitting sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly splitting sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage slight speepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear exhaust pipe rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,990 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,714 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 59,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,860 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,411 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 ZXW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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