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GP53 VKW

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,802 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,800 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,195 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,032 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 14 Dec 2009 49,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,004 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 VKW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

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

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