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GV53 HWW

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,360 miles

Nearside Front inner track control arm bolt appears loose slightly

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 98,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (7.1.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner track control arm bolt appears loose slightly

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,438 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,963 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 81,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,417 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management on indicating fault

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management on indicating fault

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,274 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,274 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,662 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,737 miles

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

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

nearside rear and nearside front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,737 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and nearside front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,080 miles

number plates have no BSAU145D or supplying outlet markings

Fail 26 Nov 2007 17,079 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

number plates have no BSAU145D or supplying outlet markings

Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,073 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)

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 HWW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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