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GM03 FGJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,112 mi
Last recorded143,112 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 143,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015
Fail 15 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,314 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,522 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 106,741 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

will need steering alignment as track rod end was loose

Pass 9 Jun 2012 106,741 miles

will need steering alignment as track rod end was loose

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stone chip n/s of screen outside swept area

Fail 21 Jun 2011 94,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chip n/s of screen outside swept area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,283 miles

rear tyres wearing a bit low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,514 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,870 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 FGJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

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

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