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GV53 AUE

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,847 mi
Last recorded111,847 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,210 miles

Front 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,854 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

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 27 Aug 2009 44,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,142 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 AUE is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 AUE registered?

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

Is GV53 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AUE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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