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GN03 FSD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,742 mi
Last recorded128,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FSD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,086 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner & outer sill cover with thick under sealant/ both side

Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r and underseal hampering inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

under side surface rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 110,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side surface rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,396 miles

Front both sides discs lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has slightly little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some component on the underside

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (3.3.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,812 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (3.3.A.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,960 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,983 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,030 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS FEATHERED ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,898 miles

front tyres wearing on egdes.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,358 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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GN03 FSD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN03 FSD, 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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GN03 FSD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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