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GP53 VJD

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and cracked on top. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil residue engine area's

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,213 miles

Front headlamps deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall but no ply/cord is visible

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre is cut on outer sidewall but no ply/cord is visible

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,292 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,168 miles

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

both front tyres demiged to sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,832 miles

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

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

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

nearside plus offside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,832 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

nearside plus offside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,543 miles

both front tyre inner treads uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,543 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner treads uneven

Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,549 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,152 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,392 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 VJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VJD, 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 VJD is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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