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GV53 YFB

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,955 mi
Last recorded93,955 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 93,955 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 93,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,559 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills weak

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills weak

Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,094 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,981 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,901 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight play n/s rear hub

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,654 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,444 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,437 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush has excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel possibly parking brake cable snapped (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper split and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake recording no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills rusted slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

clutch has a high bit point and is slipping

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,443 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,777 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN 215 / 45 / 17 W

CHILD SEAT TO O/S/R

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

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,777 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN 215 / 45 / 17 W

CHILD SEAT TO O/S/R

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,461 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO EXCESS ON INNER EDGES / BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / CLOSE TO BREAKING THROUGH TO CORDS / ADVISE ON REAR TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,460 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES 215 / 45 / 17 W

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

child seat to offside rear

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,555 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres smooth/worn inner edges.

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,504 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 YFB is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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