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GK53 SDZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 91,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,881 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,941 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,941 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,684 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,400 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 79,394 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,929 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inn er edge (BALD) 215/45/zr17

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,229 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,410 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,392 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,130 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 SDZ 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 78.3%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

GK53 SDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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