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GV53 YFW

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,274 mi
Last recorded58,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,273 miles

all 4 tyres tread depth are getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2016 55,171 miles

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

all 4 tyres tread depth are getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 49,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,740 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / N/S/R & O/S/F TYRES CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGES

Fail 6 Oct 2011 30,039 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,039 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,665 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 13,665 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,653 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 YFW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

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

Is GV53 YFW safe to buy?

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