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GV53 APX

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,851 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both nearside and offside outer sills are corroded, but not significantly weakened

Rear general underbody corrosion to suspension components

fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,850 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both nearside and offside outer sills are corroded, but not significantly weakened

Rear general underbody corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,593 miles

under body corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,910 miles

Front oily residue on x member

Rear general underbody corrosion

slight surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,162 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,250 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 APX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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