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GY53 OJJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,046 mi
Last recorded80,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 80,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,810 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 42,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge (raised tread section)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,071 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 OJJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?

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

Is GY53 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 OJJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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