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GY53 OJW

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,202 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 114,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault F\L (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 110,173 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 105,269 miles

Nearside Front side repeater has water in lamp

Fail 17 Apr 2024 105,267 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged pins not held on one hole caliper broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged pins not held on one hole caliper broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 100,354 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,853 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,687 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,593 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 80,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,592 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,965 miles

wet test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 27,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,424 miles

OSR tyre has a screw in it which appears to be deep enough to have punctured it.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OJW is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

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

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