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GV53 YFF

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 45,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,242 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavily underbody sealed in areas

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,087 miles

vehicle showing signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2016 33,087 miles

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

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

vehicle showing signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,653 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,072 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 10 Oct 2006 10,311 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)

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 YFF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YFF, 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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What year was GV53 YFF registered?

GV53 YFF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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