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GK53 HWA

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 142,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 142,795 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 120,387 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,146 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 109,145 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 68,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,219 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)

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 HWA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWA, 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 GK53 HWA registered?

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

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