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GL03 YVV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,680 miles

offside rear light lens broken but still producing red light to the rear

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 23,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,777 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,895 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,613 miles

n/s inner front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s inner front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,096 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,971 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 32,215 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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GL03 YVV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL03 YVV, 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 GL03 YVV registered?

GL03 YVV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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