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GY53 KVW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,224 mi
Last recorded139,224 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 139,224 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 139,216 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 135,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 127,754 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,042 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 110,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,987 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 107,987 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 106,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise on front suspension

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,157 miles

noise on front suspension

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,049 miles

Noise on steering when turning lock to lock, suspect offside lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,857 miles

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 KVW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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