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GV53 ATN

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,408 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both side front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,102 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 109,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 92,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rust patches

Fail 24 Feb 2020 92,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,248 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,239 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,846 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,671 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

offside rear tyre wearing low,just 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,466 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing off outer edges

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,123 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,545 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low+scrubbing edges

all brake pads wearing low??

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,642 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,003 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 ATN is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ATN, 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 ATN registered?

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

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