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GP53 KDV

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,118 mi
Last recorded138,118 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 138,118 miles

nsr/osr outer cills corroded only

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,069 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,485 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 115,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 107,473 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,134 miles

Front tyres slightly scrubbing edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,134 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front tyres slightly scrubbing edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,658 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements.

offside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 91,580 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements.

offside rear tyre cut but not exposing any reinforcements.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,253 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut but not exposing any reinforcements

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,245 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,654 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 KDV 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 KDV, 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 KDV registered?

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

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