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GY53 OJO

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,546 miles

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,020 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,311 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre worn very low advise replacement asap

Fail 5 Nov 2014 63,725 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and near side rear wheels are corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,725 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and near side rear wheels are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the near side rear,near side front & off side front road wheels are corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,709 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,120 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres has cuts

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,568 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 21,936 miles

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

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

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 OJO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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