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GK53 SKU

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 107,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,979 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 105,979 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,169 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 100,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,241 miles

Deep cracks/cuts to offside rear inner tyre wall

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,241 miles

Deep cracks/cuts to offside rear inner tyre wall

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,393 miles

Cut to offside rear outer tyre wall

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Cut to offside rear outer tyre wall

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,866 miles

under covers fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,605 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,012 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,603 miles

HIGH FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE RECORDED

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,234 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

GK53 SKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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