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LE53 GZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 GZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 162,056 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 162,056 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 155,958 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 155,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 144,569 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,177 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 139,177 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing + stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,539 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 129,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,783 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 119,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 2 Aug 2012 115,572 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,586 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,361 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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LE53 GZL 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 60%.

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 LE53 GZL, 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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LE53 GZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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