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GV53 AUT

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 86,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2026 86,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2014 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,690 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,247 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,604 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,090 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 AUT is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

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

Is GV53 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 AUT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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