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GV53 ARU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 112,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,461 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,452 miles

handbrake is very snatchy on application suspect shoes worn or in need of adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,136 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,670 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,009 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 ARU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

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

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