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GV53 AKF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,134 mi
Last recorded158,134 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 AKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 158,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 158,131 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,631 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting no visible ply or cords

Fail 7 Dec 2017 126,218 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete letter g (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsr tyre inner sidewall splitting no visible ply or cords

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 90,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 90,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,376 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,393 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,451 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,695 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 AKF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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