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GV53 HVA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamps clouded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,389 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,389 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 77,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 75,365 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 28 May 2019 75,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2018 72,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 May 2017 69,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 67,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,229 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 65,229 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 62,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades poor

nearside rear outer pad anti squeel plate touching disc

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2013 58,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,579 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,013 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 HVA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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