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GV53 AFN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,471 mi
Last recorded87,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,471 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,568 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing R clip (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,875 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage on inner side wall

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has damage on inner side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,065 miles

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

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

nearside rear light glass fractured

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,660 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,368 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 AFN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

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

Is GV53 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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