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GP53 GDZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,959 mi
Last recorded163,959 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,060 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 152,015 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

slight blow on rear box

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,005 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,487 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 131,158 miles

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 131,151 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R BRAKE DISC VERY BADLY CORRODED/PITTED.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,095 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,107 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,373 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,802 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r disc corroded on inner face

slight brake imbalance on front wheels

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,583 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 GDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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