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GK03 VAD

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,676 mi
Last recorded178,676 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 178,676 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 178,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Slow to recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 169,915 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 169,915 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 167,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 167,492 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded ,needs changing.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides,low on tread,smooth inner edges and starting too crack sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 164,507 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 164,507 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2014 150,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bind on o/s/f and n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Feb 2014 150,877 miles

slight bind on o/s/f and n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Dec 2012 139,306 miles

fornt tyres getting low on tread and cracks o/s/f inside tyre sidewall

very slight binding on n/s/f brake

Fail 27 Dec 2012 139,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fornt tyres getting low on tread and cracks o/s/f inside tyre sidewall

very slight binding on n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Dec 2011 128,441 miles

front and rear pads look low.also rear brake discs corroded

very slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 2 Dec 2010 118,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2009 105,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,571 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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GK03 VAD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK03 VAD, 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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GK03 VAD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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