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SA53 GGF

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 GGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 112,827 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 112,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 104,485 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 104,485 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,485 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,474 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,511 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear disc/s worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,511 miles

offside rear disc/s worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,056 miles

rear tyres wearing low

unable to see rear pads

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,129 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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SA53 GGF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SA53 GGF, 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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SA53 GGF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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