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GY53 OMO

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output milky lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 120,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,861 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 105,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting lock nut/bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,444 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,881 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,352 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,837 miles

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

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,109 miles

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

coil spring worn o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,890 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,555 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,501 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,047 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,831 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 OMO is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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