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GV53 AHZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,249 mi
Last recorded95,249 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AHZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,907 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m light on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 90,896 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m light on

Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,071 miles

dink in windscreen

tyres getting low on tread

Fail 6 Dec 2012 82,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dink in windscreen

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

O/S Rear brake discs deterioating

Plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,866 miles

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

N/S Front seatbelt operation could be improved

O/S Rear brake disc deterioated

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc deteriorating.

plastic covers fitted to underside.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,285 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,676 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 AHZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AHZ, 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 AHZ registered?

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

Is GV53 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AHZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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