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GY53 BWO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,613 miles

underbody corossion floor and general,

Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underbody corossion floor and general,

Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,052 miles

underbody corrosion floor and sills.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underbody corrosion floor and sills.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 114,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 98,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,916 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear as split in side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,326 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,730 miles

N/S/R Brake Disc Slightly Corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Slightly Deteriorated.

O/S/R Brake Disc Slightly Corroded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,993 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 43,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 38,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,543 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 26,542 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/f head lamp slight damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,839 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 25,839 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 25,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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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GY53 BWO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY53 BWO, 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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GY53 BWO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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