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GP53 GKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,729 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,148 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,538 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,538 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,907 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,385 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 GKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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