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GV53 HTZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 98,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,501 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,541 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,749 miles

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,547 miles

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

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,399 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 6 Dec 2018 82,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,470 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 79,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,512 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 64,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,355 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 HTZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

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

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