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GP53 JXX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,114 mi
Last recorded168,114 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 168,114 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 167,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,143 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 26 Sep 2015 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2014 136,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,404 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel arch area

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 123,220 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low.

nsf tyre 2-3mm.

osf tyre bold inner edge.

osr tyre 2mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,556 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 79,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tracking required

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,936 miles

offside front tyre nearly bold on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,974 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 JXX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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