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GM03 FXU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,300 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,995 miles

rear brake imbalance

steering rack rubber mountings are worn

underside of vehicle i heavily coated with underseal preventing full inspection of some mechanical parts and body parts

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,995 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

rear brake imbalance

steering rack rubber mountings are worn

underside of vehicle i heavily coated with underseal preventing full inspection of some mechanical parts and body parts

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,145 miles

large amount of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 75,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,434 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 FXU 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 86.7%.

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 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 GM03 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

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

Is GM03 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 FXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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