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GV53 HWU

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,020 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,313 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,917 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,788 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,356 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear outer sills and o/s rear inner sill showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,836 miles

both rear brake discs are in poor condition and brake pads are low

o/s front brake showing a slight bind and slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,102 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,214 miles

front tyres wearing at edges.. advise replaced.

very slight signs of a bulge at front tyres..<very slight> however strongly advise replaced

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,780 miles

slight brake judder at rear discs

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 HWU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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