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GP53 VLL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 74,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 64,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 62,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,258 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 VLL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

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

Is GP53 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 VLL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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