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GK03 VAU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 164,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play press into hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn outer edge - 215/45 r17 91w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 164,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play press into hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn outer edge - 215/45 r17 91w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 154,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.9mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm - 215/45 zr17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 146,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,140 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,128 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 128,128 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 119,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,130 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,128 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,041 miles

rear numberplate poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2013 87,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,819 miles

rear discs rusty poor

rear no plate marked

rear pads apear low

Pass 11 Dec 2011 67,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 56,606 miles

slight play in steering rack mount bushies

Pass 15 Nov 2009 45,022 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,766 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 VAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 GK03 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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