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GV53 ATO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,795 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,670 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,882 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 21,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ATO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

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

Is GV53 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 ATO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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