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GP53 OAO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,386 mi
Last recorded97,386 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,143 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 92,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,965 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 86,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,067 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 71,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,664 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,351 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall small cut

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,546 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,365 miles

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

wheels corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,634 miles

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

wheels corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,778 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2009 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,451 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 OAO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

GP53 OAO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is GP53 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 OAO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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