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GP53 KZT

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,158 mi
Last recorded171,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 171,158 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 171,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Head light lenses cloudy

Oil leak in both engine and gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 163,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Head light lenses cloudy

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak in both engine and gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 134,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 134,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,304 miles

Both rear suspension areas heavly undersilled

Front brake disc lipped

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,008 miles

slight front tyre scrubb at inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,227 miles

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

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 KZT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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