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GP53 VKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 135,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,265 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing.

STRONGLY ADVISE. Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,940 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)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,642 miles

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

both front tyres slightly miss shaped on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,642 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,967 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,701 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,368 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 VKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

Is GP53 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 VKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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