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GL53 MHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Pink Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,392 mi
Last recorded133,392 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 133,351 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,180 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

nearside rear lower arm outer bush worn

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 126,877 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,761 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2016 112,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 112,596 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 104,021 miles

advise alignment both front tyres wearing inside

Fail 31 Dec 2015 104,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise alignment both front tyres wearing inside

Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,621 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,621 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inside.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,241 miles

front tyres wearing inside badley,change front to rear and carry out an wheel alignment.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 66,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,672 miles

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

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

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 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 49,672 miles

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

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

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

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 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 5 Dec 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,552 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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GL53 MHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Pink with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 MHA, 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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GL53 MHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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