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SA53 GGZ

2003 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 76,139 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,679 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,669 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills slightly damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 71,297 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills damaged

exhaust system worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,852 miles

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

corrosion on tailbox

Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion on tailbox

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,368 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 GGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGZ, 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 SA53 GGZ registered?

SA53 GGZ is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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