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GP53 KAJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 KAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 110,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes very perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components very rusty/corroded

rear exhaust very corroded

underside and floors to sills very rusty/corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside and all suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,469 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,192 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,447 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s outer sill corroded/weak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,781 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,424 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,322 miles

rear brake discs rusty/pitting

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,693 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,689 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,106 miles

1 nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit / damage to tread wall

2. rear tyres wearing low

3 corrosion under car

3. front wish bone bushes perished

4.corrosion rear discs

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,106 miles

1 nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit / damage to tread wall

2. rear tyres wearing low

3 corrosion under car

3. front wish bone bushes perished

4.corrosion rear discs

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,851 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,565 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,292 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,291 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly soft still clearing screen

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 KAJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

GP53 KAJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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