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GL53 UNT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UNT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,944 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 105,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,852 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,257 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 102,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,707 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2015 91,707 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2014 82,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,092 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,253 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 UNT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UNT, 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 UNT is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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