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GK03 VBL

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 153,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 142,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,981 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 114,773 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,249 miles

ADVISE UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,420 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/R (rear arm) outer bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S/R (rear arm) outer bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 109,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,983 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 107,983 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,440 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 82,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,505 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,902 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,592 miles

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

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 VBL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

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