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GV53 POF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,192 mi
Last recorded140,192 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 130,302 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power Steering Pump Oil Leak

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,284 miles

Both headlamps fading.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Both headlamps fading.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Tyre close to bottom limit.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 116,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 116,368 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,252 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 POF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 POF, 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 POF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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