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GP53 VJM

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,798 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,269 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 124,258 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 117,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear covered in grease at time of inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrsion underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes covered in grease at the time of the test

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes covered in grease at the time of test

undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,165 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 68,117 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,158 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,423 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 VJM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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