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GP53 VHN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,718 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,165 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,898 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

slight movement rear number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,793 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,603 miles

sidewall damage n/s frt tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,062 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on center

Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,721 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 VHN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

GP53 VHN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is GP53 VHN safe to buy?

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