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GV53 HXA

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,523 mi
Last recorded102,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,134 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,859 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 83,112 miles

front tyres low on inner edge

rear brake imbalance high at 27%

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,250 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 76,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,843 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,904 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyre treads wearing low

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,599 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 HXA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 HXA registered?

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

Is GV53 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 HXA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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