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GL03 YVW

2003 Lexus IS200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,366 miles

damage to both front tyres ,outer walls,rear tyres wearing close to limits.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,503 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YVW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GL03 YVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL03 YVW registered?

GL03 YVW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is GL03 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 YVW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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