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GV53 PGK

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 121,751 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 May 2025 118,971 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 115,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 109,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 109,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,960 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,131 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s/f wiper arm

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,026 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,026 miles

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

rear tyres near limit

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,699 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,486 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 PGK is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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