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GP53 VKM

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,323 mi
Last recorded103,323 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,323 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 103,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overfueling excessive co (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,096 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle was failing all readings but could not be held in correct rev range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,918 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,624 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 74,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rose bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,193 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 91,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 57,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,597 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Offside front brake binding

Pass 4 May 2012 48,333 miles

cracks in both front tyre outer sidewalls

cracks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

judder from offside front brake

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 43,718 miles

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

both front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

both front brake discs showing deterioration on inner faces

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,148 miles

offside & nearside rear brake discs excessively corroded on inner faces

offside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

rear brakes showing light juddering

Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside rear brake discs excessively corroded on inner faces

offside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

rear brakes showing light juddering

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,874 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 VKM is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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