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SA53 GGO

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,405 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 103,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,825 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,570 miles

inner rear brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and aged tread cracking

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

inner rear brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and aged tread cracking

underside of engine bay and floor panels covered by plastic shields restricting inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,696 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,556 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,979 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode on inner surface

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode on inner surface

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,013 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,337 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,595 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 GGO 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 68.4%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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