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GV53 HTU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,200 mi
Last recorded139,200 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 139,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 100,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,665 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,494 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,667 miles

Front O/S of the bumper insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,291 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 HTU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

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

Is GV53 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 HTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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