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GV53 AUK

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 158,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 151,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 138,263 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 138,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 130,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 123,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 123,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 117,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 111,280 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 111,279 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 105,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 100,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2011 75,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,620 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 AUK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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