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KL53 GYR

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,964 mi
Last recorded59,964 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 GYR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 59,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 51,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,720 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 49,715 miles

Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 43,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 43,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 39,289 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,737 miles

All tyres wearing low

Front pads wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,646 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 36,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,049 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,989 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,989 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,033 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 24,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 22,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,660 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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KL53 GYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KL53 GYR, 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 KL53 GYR registered?

KL53 GYR is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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