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GP53 JYX

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,105 mi
Last recorded160,105 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JYX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 160,105 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 160,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Feb 2018 138,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 137,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,829 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s front tyre unevenly worn (badly) & just within the legal minimum depth

N/s rear wheel damaged (see inner rim)

O/s rear brake looks suspect (view obscured)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 108,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s front tyre unevenly worn (badly) & just within the legal minimum depth

N/s rear wheel damaged (see inner rim)

O/s rear brake looks suspect (view obscured)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 97,289 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front registration palte needs tightening up & rear needs cleening...i.e..fig 3

N/s front wheel damaged (see inner side)

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

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

O/s front fog lamp inop

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,289 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front registration palte needs tightening up & rear needs cleening...i.e..fig 3

N/s front wheel damaged (see inner side)

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

O/s front fog lamp inop

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,123 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 84,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,586 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 JYX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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