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GV53 YDZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,878 mi
Last recorded140,878 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,878 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,323 miles

Both outer sills are rusted and weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 130,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both outer sills are rusted and weak

Offside Front Tyre wear is uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,185 miles

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside Rear TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTED AND WEAK

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,668 miles

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

REAR OF THE N/S SILL IS RUSTED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,616 miles

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn to bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,206 miles

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER IS DAMP

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,206 miles

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER IS DAMP

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,258 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

wheel rims are scored

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,121 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 31,121 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Dec 2012 15,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 11,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 9,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 7,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,306 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 YDZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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