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GP53 KAE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,084 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 130,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,389 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 84,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,645 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,418 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,418 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,112 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 KAE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

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

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