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GP53 KCE

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 KCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 126,045 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached D bush bracket broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside front sill coated in underseal

sills corroded

underbody in very poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,422 miles

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,557 miles

both inner sills corroded

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor has slight corrosion

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

Rear both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,529 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre-cat to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge and cracking (215/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre-cat to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge and cracking (215/45r17) (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,550 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 66,550 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear tyres worn very low(215/45r17)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,449 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 54,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,881 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 20,713 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,713 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KCE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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