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GP53 VJY

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,681 mi
Last recorded108,681 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,681 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,323 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,026 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,201 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 95,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,183 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,921 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 13 Nov 2009 70,229 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,271 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 VJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

GP53 VJY is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GP53 VJY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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