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GV53 ASZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,660 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,554 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

LOWER FRONT EXHAUST JOINT CORRODING

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,554 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

LOWER FRONT EXHAUST JOINT CORRODING

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working REPLACE BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULBS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,327 miles

Exhaust corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 54,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,445 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 ASZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ASZ, 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 ASZ registered?

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

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