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GP53 KDF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,462 miles

6 cylinders yet no power!?

Offside Body work damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pointless hydraulic handbrake fitted

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear, just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,224 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,863 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,514 miles

child seats are fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 81,492 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

child seats are fitted

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

offside front tyre is on 2mm

remove items from drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,372 miles

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

child seats are fitted

front and rear suspension is corroding

remove items from drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,410 miles

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,078 miles

strong advise front brake pads are very low

Fail 28 Nov 2012 62,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6to3 mm

strong advise offside rear tyre is on 0to2mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,531 miles

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6to3 mm

strong advise offside rear tyre is on 0to2mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,267 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 KDF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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