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GY53 OKL

2003 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OKL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 148,826 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 148,134 miles

Offside Rear Light has water inside and slightly fogged

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,825 miles

All 4x springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,995 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 126,139 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 119,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,565 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,565 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 86,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 86,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,664 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

front headlamp aim slightly too low, n/s/f too far to the left.

front suspension arm balljoint dust covers damp.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 113,351 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,354 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OKL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

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

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