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GV53 PGF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,388 mi
Last recorded78,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Aug 2024 72,297 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 67,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,282 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,658 miles

1. Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge and is becoming perished. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and is becoming perished. 3. Both front tyres becoming perished.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,143 miles

Full under tray fitted to car.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,256 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)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,667 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 PGF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

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

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