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GP53 VMD

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,508 mi
Last recorded122,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VMD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,549 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 104,532 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some front and rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 95,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some front and rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 93,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,555 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,550 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,576 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 72,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,842 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,279 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 54,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,270 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 VMD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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