CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN53 GKZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

drivers sill repair poor, looks to be seam welded

rear subframe and suspension becoming corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

rear subframe and suspension becoming corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,107 miles

drivers sill becoming corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

drivers sill becoming corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,790 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes- Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Tank strap Corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,131 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,764 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind N/S front wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,436 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,053 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,564 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)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN53 GKZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN53 GKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN53 GKZ?

You can check the full history of GN53 GKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN53 GKZ registered?

GN53 GKZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is GN53 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 GKZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 GKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN53 GKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.