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GP53 VKD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,851 mi
Last recorded126,851 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 126,851 miles

Nearside headlamp lense slightly discoloured

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff and engine

Pass 22 Jan 2021 125,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,746 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deteriorated creaking but no play in joint

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 108,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,832 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,545 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,737 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,741 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 35,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,988 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 VKD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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