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GP53 VLO

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,059 mi
Last recorded164,059 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 164,059 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine and under covers fitted

mil on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 164,059 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and under covers fitted

mil on

Pass 27 May 2016 160,240 miles

Front x 2 inner edges worn

body slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 160,240 miles

Front x 2 inner edges worn

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

body slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,975 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 154,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,162 miles

Both front tyres stepped inner edges ]

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 146,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Both front tyres stepped inner edges ]

Engine management light on dash

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,356 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 2 Nov 2012 137,810 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2011 126,958 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

front tyres worn inner edges slightly

o/s/r tyre weearing inner edge slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2011 126,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on dash

front tyres worn inner edges slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,028 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge +close to legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2010 115,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge +close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,281 miles

STRONG ADVIDE - Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,499 miles

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

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,048 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

full under tray fitted

stonechip to front windscreen b zone

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 VLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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