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GY53 OLO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 96,181 miles

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 14 May 2025 96,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2024 91,781 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Apr 2024 91,781 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 May 2023 85,954 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,153 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 71,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 69,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear corrosion repairs undertaken to outer sill

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,474 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 61,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 61,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2016 58,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,699 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)

The nearside rear tyre is more than eleven years old

Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

The nearside rear tyre is more than eleven years old

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,761 miles

front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,079 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 OLO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

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

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