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GP53 VJL

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VJL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,696 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 81,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,424 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked.

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

Fail 4 Dec 2019 63,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,105 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 58,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,451 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,360 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread area.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,408 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked in the tread

Fail 20 Dec 2013 44,404 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked in the tread

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 36,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,997 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,241 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2006 17,786 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 VJL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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