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GK03 VBB

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,456 mi
Last recorded40,456 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VBB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic body panels fitted under car unable to fully check all componants

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under body panels fitted restricting inspection of some parts.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,526 miles

Underguards fitted to floor pan not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,172 miles

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

Underguards fitted to floor pan not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,120 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Underbody panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,709 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 18,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,973 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 VBB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBB, 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 GK03 VBB registered?

GK03 VBB is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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