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GV53 AKG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

142,120 mi
Last recorded142,120 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 142,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 142,012 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 127,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 118,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords being exposed

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,096 miles

all welding covered

second hand shock fitted

unable to see brake pads

under body covered

Fail 7 Jul 2017 93,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

unable to see brake pads

under body covered

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,278 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/s wiper split at end

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

O/s wiper split at end

Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,681 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to side wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,306 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 54,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,901 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,923 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,906 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 26,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 21,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 AKG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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