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GV53 HVD

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,182 mi
Last recorded144,182 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 144,182 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 144,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,703 miles

Nearside Rear sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,703 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear sill area starting to show signs of corrosion

windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,866 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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 31 Jan 2014 51,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,304 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,029 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 32,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,060 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,403 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 HVD is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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