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GY03 CVF

2003 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 CVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,697 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 124,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 121,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 118,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,164 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,135 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,661 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and at mot limits

offside wiper blade condition becoming poor

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and at mot limits

offside wiper blade condition becoming poor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,373 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,446 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 71,446 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,440 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge.

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

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

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

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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GY03 CVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 GY03 CVF, 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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GY03 CVF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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