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GV53 APF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2012 53,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,410 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 22,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear o/s tyre worn

rear section of exhaust damaged,and fouling on rear cross member

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,093 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 APF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

Is GV53 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 APF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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