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GV53 AHY

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

front number plate damaged but not likley to be miss read

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

front number plate damaged but not likley to be miss read

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,074 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery loose

Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,661 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,409 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 AHY is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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