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GV53 HVF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,355 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 97,355 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,600 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Fail 12 Dec 2012 81,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

offside front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,580 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 HVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

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

Is GV53 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 HVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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