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GV53 AFX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 72,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 2.5mm uneven wear [tracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 66,399 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 2.5mm uneven wear [tracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,824 miles

uneven tyre wear

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 7,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,487 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 AFX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

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

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