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GP53 VKU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,485 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 VKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 VKU registered?

GP53 VKU is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is GP53 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 VKU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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