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GV53 AUL

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,799 mi
Last recorded127,799 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 127,799 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 127,790 miles

Emissions not tested due to raidiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 122,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 122,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,079 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,033 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drop sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,876 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,848 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,258 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,581 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE..............TRACKING TO BE DONE..........

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,409 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 AUL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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