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GV53 AFJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,657 mi
Last recorded96,657 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 96,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,177 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced CORRODED (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,549 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,220 miles

Both rear tyres near legal limit

N/S/R tyre split on inside wall not showing cords

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,220 miles

Both rear tyres near legal limit

N/S/R tyre split on inside wall not showing cords

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,798 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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GV53 AFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV53 AFJ, 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 GV53 AFJ registered?

GV53 AFJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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