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RE53 GHN

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,420 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,845 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 111,203 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,183 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail subframe mounting bracket rusted badly and holed at subframe bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arms outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe front joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s/r metal brake pipe slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 103,368 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,612 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,565 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,933 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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RE53 GHN 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 80%.

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 RE53 GHN, 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 RE53 GHN registered?

RE53 GHN is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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