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GP53 JYV

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,416 mi
Last recorded115,416 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,416 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rea router sills corroding

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rea router sills corroding

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

temp gauge reading hot

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,163 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

temp gauge reading hot

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,056 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,989 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,219 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,963 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 JYV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

GP53 JYV is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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