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GV53 PFZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,226 mi
Last recorded157,226 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 157,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 155,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 152,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 152,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 150,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 146,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 142,117 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 142,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 133,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 129,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 129,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 122,435 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 122,435 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2014 112,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 106,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions light on

Pass 5 May 2012 97,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 84,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre has a cut in the side wall

osf wheel slightly binding

Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,823 miles

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

advise brake fluid halfway between full and minimum

advise possible water pump leak

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both rear tyres worn to limits and cut

n/s front and o/s front tyres cut and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,314 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits and cut

n/s front and o/s front tyres cut and worn

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,227 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 17,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

GV53 PFZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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