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ND53 GKC

2003 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,563 mi
Last recorded62,563 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 GKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 62,563 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 59,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 58,780 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill severely corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front subframe mounting cup severely corroded on rear subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear mounting bush cup severely corroded on rear subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm missing axle support bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged severe cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged severe cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 51,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery required.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,951 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 49,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all components fitted . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both o/s and n/s body/ subframe bracers becoming corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 47,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear outer at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components and subframes corrosion evident should be monitored

Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill at sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear outer at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components and subframe becoming slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,096 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,706 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,706 miles

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

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is heavly cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre is heavly cracked and perished

offside front tyre is heavly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre is heavly cracked and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,225 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,406 miles

n/s/f tyre o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre o/s/r tyre all have damaged sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,530 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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ND53 GKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ND53 GKC, 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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ND53 GKC is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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