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GK53 GWY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 98,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,567 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,837 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 72,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,928 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,061 miles

Rear brake discs rusted on insides.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,558 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 45,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,270 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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GK53 GWY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK53 GWY, 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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GK53 GWY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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