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GP53 KZN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 114,292 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 114,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,655 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,508 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,506 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,265 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres very worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,053 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,733 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 KZN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

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

Is GP53 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 KZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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