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GM03 FDG

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FDG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 136,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nsf brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,812 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 112,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,513 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,905 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,461 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight lip to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,354 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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GM03 FDG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GM03 FDG, 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 GM03 FDG registered?

GM03 FDG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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