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GP53 VLY

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,103 mi
Last recorded161,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 161,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 158,925 miles

Nearside rear wheel buckled.

Offside front front wheel buckled.

Rear diff rusting, signs of a leak.

Signs of underbody corrosion.

Slight imbalance on front footbrake.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,274 miles

Both front wiper blades beginning to smear on screen.

E.M.L on.

Nearside front balljoint boot split, but preventing the ingress of dust, dirt etc.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components beginning to rust.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,584 miles

Nearside front balljoint boot split, but preventing the ingress of dust, dirt etc.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components beginning to rust.

Temporary repair carried out to interior door handle for test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,582 miles

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

Nearside front balljoint boot split, but preventing the ingress of dust, dirt etc.

Some parts of the underbody and suspension components beginning to rust.

Temporary repair carried out to interior door handle for test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 151,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

light marks on windscreen.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 151,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

light marks on windscreen.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight marks on front screen

Fail 25 Jul 2014 148,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight marks on front screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 148,443 miles

slight travel in foot brake pedal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight imbalance on front brakes.

slight play in both rear wheels.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 148,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler neck getting rusty

n/s/f shocker damp

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,261 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 VLY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

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

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