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GY53 OLV

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,263 mi
Last recorded156,263 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of component

Pass 11 Aug 2015 148,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 127,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,333 miles

corrosian forming on fuel filler pipes.

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm outer edge.

os/f 1.6mm inner edge.

screw in n/s/r sidewall.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 116,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosian forming on fuel filler pipes.

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm outer edge.

os/f 1.6mm inner edge.

screw in n/s/r sidewall.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,078 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front tyre has acut to the sidewall no cords are exposed

Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side rear brake is corroded

off side front tyre has acut to the sidewall no cords are exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,103 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,842 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 OLV is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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