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GY53 OLA

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,984 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strong advise 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,716 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 35,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 35,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 OLA is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 OLA registered?

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

Is GY53 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 OLA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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