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GP53 AZG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,734 mi
Last recorded103,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 AZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,734 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2023 103,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2021 103,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,980 miles

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

rear section of o/s and n/s outer sills are starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 88,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

rear section of o/s and n/s outer sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,850 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 67,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,623 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,082 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,475 miles

steering rack mounting bush has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,377 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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
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GP53 AZG 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 GP53 AZG, 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 GP53 AZG registered?

GP53 AZG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is GP53 AZG safe to buy?

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