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LC53 GDJ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 GDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 108,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split but still clears the screen

Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split but still clears the screen

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,964 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,138 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,713 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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LC53 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC53 GDJ, 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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LC53 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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