MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front and rear lights tinted
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lights work as brake light and fog light
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested Both headlights not secure (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery slightly insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 middle sections behind the cat with corroded and holed welds (7.1.2)
Exhaust system louder than standard
Front and rear light units lightly tinted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre heavy wear inner edge
Rear fog lights working as stop lights, but also work independantly as fog lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
carry out full cat test
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
carry out full cat test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn thin on inner
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?
Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GP53 VLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 53,224 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP53 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GP53 VLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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