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GY53 OJP

2003 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OJP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 100,122 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 99,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 99,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted can’t check.

Fail 10 Aug 2024 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted can’t check.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,431 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,576 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020
Fail 6 Dec 2020

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 90,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,142 miles

Some pitting of both rear brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,799 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,734 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,244 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,150 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 OJP is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

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

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