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GY53 OJG

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,307 mi
Last recorded171,307 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 171,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 166,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,734 miles

both front tyres worn.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 163,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,665 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 125,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,566 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge and nearing wear limit

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and close to limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,295 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge and nearing wear limit

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and close to limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,458 miles

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Plastic under trays and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,065 miles

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

windscreen is cracked but not within the drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

windscreen is cracked but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,430 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,523 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 OJG is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJG, 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 GY53 OJG registered?

GY53 OJG is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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