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GV53 PGU

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,923 mi
Last recorded113,923 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 111,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust noisy rear box noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,487 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 95,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,615 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,609 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,551 miles

headlamp "adjuster" warning light on

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 PGU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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