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GK03 EOY

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 EOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 119,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 115,376 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 115,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2023 112,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,271 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded slightly

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,422 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2020 105,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,874 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,380 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 21,380 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GK03 EOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK03 EOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 EOY registered?

GK03 EOY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is GK03 EOY safe to buy?

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