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GV53 HXB

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,222 mi
Last recorded149,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,222 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 149,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished and worn low on inner edges

noise from rear parking brake shoes inside discs

Pass 1 Dec 2014 142,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 131,273 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 131,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Fail 17 Oct 2011 106,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 22 Oct 2007 45,627 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)

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

damaGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,787 miles

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)

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)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall

damaGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,164 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 HXB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

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

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