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GV53 HUH

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,688 miles

corrosion on all four brake discs

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filler pipes and fuel tank

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on suspension components

engine management light staying on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,688 miles

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

corrosion on all four brake discs

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel filler pipes and fuel tank

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on suspension components

engine management light staying on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,259 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,361 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,361 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,233 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,512 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,463 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,909 miles

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 27 Sep 2007 46,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,380 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 HUH is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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