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GV53 EPJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,591 mi
Last recorded100,591 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,539 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 89,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs have wear

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs have wear

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,878 miles

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

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

advise tracking

neaside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2009 49,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,420 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 EPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

GV53 EPJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GV53 EPJ safe to buy?

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