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2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DDK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 156,780 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 156,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,325 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 135,344 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 135,344 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,792 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,715 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,461 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to outter side wall

Fail 17 Jun 2010 60,461 miles

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)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has damage to outter side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,756 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,289 miles

Brake hose metal ends corroded Suspension components corroded Vehicle underbody conceasled by plastic trim Exhaust pipework & joints corroded

NSR tyre worn approaching limits NSF tyre worn approahing limits OSF tyre worn approaching limits Rear brake disc inner faces corroded Suspension bushes worn & flexing Brake hoses perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 50,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose metal ends corroded Suspension components corroded Vehicle underbody conceasled by plastic trim Exhaust pipework & joints corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre worn approaching limits NSF tyre worn approahing limits OSF tyre worn approaching limits Rear brake disc inner faces corroded Suspension bushes worn & flexing Brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,000 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,754 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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GP53 DDK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP53 DDK, 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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GP53 DDK is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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