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GP53 VLV

2003 Lexus IS200 Sport

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS200 Sport53,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,326 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 112,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,218 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,492 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,349 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,349 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,334 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn thin on inner

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,337 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,978 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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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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