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GY03 DWX

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,325 mi
Last recorded173,325 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 DWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 173,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,272 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 163,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 150,869 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 150,869 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 126,136 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,080 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low around inner shoulder

offside rear brake disc, inner face corroding / pitting

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,117 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 19 Mar 2009 77,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,114 miles

offside front & rear tyres wearing low around inner shoulders.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 67,050 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front & rear tyres wearing low around inner shoulders.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,925 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)

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 DWX is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY03 DWX registered?

GY03 DWX is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is GY03 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 DWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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