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GV53 UCP

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,785 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight undeside corrosion

Fail 29 May 2026 117,785 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight undeside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,598 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2018 101,424 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2018 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split to excess (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 96,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,417 miles

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,921 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)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,921 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 May 2014 86,475 miles

battery retaining clamp missing, battery loose, cover on positive terminal

ecu lamp remains illuminated

washer jets poor

Fail 16 May 2014 86,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery retaining clamp missing, battery loose, cover on positive terminal

ecu lamp remains illuminated

washer jets poor

Pass 1 May 2013 77,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no glove box fitted several auxillary wires hanging onto floor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 55,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,560 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,113 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,113 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,607 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 UCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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