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GV53 HUA

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,229 mi
Last recorded146,229 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 146,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 143,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 131,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,005 miles

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

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

steering rack bushes have slight movement

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 101,661 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 93,305 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,574 miles

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

N/S/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,568 miles

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

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

N/S/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,500 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,333 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2006 17,217 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,217 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)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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GV53 HUA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

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

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