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GV53 AHA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,392 mi
Last recorded101,392 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,392 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low 1.9mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,933 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 58,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,347 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,253 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 AHA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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