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GY53 OJU

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,057 mi
Last recorded157,057 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 157,057 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 147,908 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 147,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 133,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 130,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 130,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside front side wall and wheel rim

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in steering rack mountings

sump dented

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,174 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 OJU is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

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

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