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GK53 LBU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,132 mi
Last recorded58,132 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 58,132 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,339 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 56,339 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,978 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,565 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 51,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 51,703 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 50,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,525 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 LBU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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