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GV53 YEL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 115,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,757 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 109,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,816 miles

damage on screen

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 106,814 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and splitting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage on screen

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,846 miles

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,424 miles

o/s/r disc slightly pitted

rusting on underbody-suspension-sills

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,421 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r disc corroded

rusting on underbody-suspension-sills

undertray fitted

wipers split and slightly smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,913 miles

rusting on underbody-suspension-sills

surface cuts on n/s/f tyre sidewall

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r sill almost corroded through

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,421 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,771 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,733 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,228 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 28 Mar 2008 23,497 miles

adviced both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,465 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,394 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 YEL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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