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GV53 AGX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,775 mi
Last recorded148,775 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 148,775 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 142,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,025 miles

both front shocks damp

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,442 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 37,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 35,044 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

OSF TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 28 Dec 2010 35,044 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,016 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 AGX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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