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GP53 KZG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,715 mi
Last recorded110,715 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 102,513 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,727 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,473 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,767 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 64,767 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,670 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,670 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,269 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,414 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 41,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 8,442 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 KZG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

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

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