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GK53 JHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,919 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 67,919 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,621 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 64,621 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,117 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,536 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 JHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GK53 JHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK53 JHA registered?

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

Is GK53 JHA safe to buy?

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