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GK53 LDC

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill & underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 141,647 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 Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded All (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,225 miles

215 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

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

Sill & underbody covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 105,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door trim insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door trim insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 49,405 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on innside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,883 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GK53 LDC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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