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GV53 AHL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,934 mi
Last recorded100,934 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,934 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

slight n/s/f brake bind

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,485 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight n/s/f brake bind

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,910 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and getting low on tread ,o/s side walls look distorted.

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,716 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,341 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,929 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,754 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 AHL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL registered?

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

Is GV53 AHL safe to buy?

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